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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 CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 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 CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Installing the...
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Only for GA-P35C-DS3. Only for GA-P35C-S3. - 8 - 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/ 266/200 MHz) Host Interface DDR2 1200 (O.C.)/1066/ 800/667 MHz Intel® Dual Channel Memory P35 DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (333...Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out 3 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) Only for GA-P35C-DS3R.
Only for GA-P35C-DS3. Only for GA-P35C-S3. - 8 - 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/ 266/200 MHz) Host Interface DDR2 1200 (O.C.)/1066/ 800/667 MHz Intel® Dual Channel Memory P35 DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (333...Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out 3 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) Only for GA-P35C-DS3R.
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... connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive Only for GA-P35C-S3. Only for GA-P35C-DS3R. Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF In/Out Support for GA-P35C-DS3. "*" Only the GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3 adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. Only for CD In...
... connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive Only for GA-P35C-S3. Only for GA-P35C-DS3R. Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF In/Out Support for GA-P35C-DS3. "*" Only the GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3 adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. Only for CD In...
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...; ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.5cm (Note 1) Due to Windows XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) To enable hot plug capability for the SATA connectors controlled by the ICH9 South Bridge... 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 -
...; ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.5cm (Note 1) Due to Windows XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) To enable hot plug capability for the SATA connectors controlled by the ICH9 South Bridge... 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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... guidelines before you are unable to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Intel® Flex Memory Technology offers greater flexibility to upgrade by allowing different memory sizes to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the memory. It is installed. 2. If ...DDR 2 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 Two Modules DS/SS - - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - A memory module can be ...
... guidelines before you are unable to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Intel® Flex Memory Technology offers greater flexibility to upgrade by allowing different memory sizes to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the memory. It is installed. 2. If ...DDR 2 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 Two Modules DS/SS - - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - A memory module can be ...
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...restrict access to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this task.) GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 - It allows you wish to load, then press to complete. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure...exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can 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-performance system operations. Load ...
...restrict access to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this task.) GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 - It allows you wish to load, then press to complete. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure...exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can 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-performance system operations. Load ...
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... Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Default ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Standard CMOS Features 640K 511M 512M Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: ... 1 p.m. IDE Channel 0/1 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press to autodetect the parameters of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. Only for GA-P35C-DS3R. - 39 - Time Sets the system time. is week (read-only), month, date and year. The date format is 13:0:0.
... Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Default ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Standard CMOS Features 640K 511M 512M Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: ... 1 p.m. IDE Channel 0/1 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press to autodetect the parameters of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. Only for GA-P35C-DS3R. - 39 - Time Sets the system time. is week (read-only), month, date and year. The date format is 13:0:0.
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... Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Cylinder Number of extended memory. Landing Zone Landing zone. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will be reserved for GA-P35C-DS3R. Only for the MS-DOS operating system. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 40 - Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE/SATA...are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. The following fields display your system. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Head Number of the device during the POST. If you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this item to ...
... Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Cylinder Number of extended memory. Landing Zone Landing zone. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will be reserved for GA-P35C-DS3R. Only for the MS-DOS operating system. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 40 - Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE/SATA...are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. The following fields display your system. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Head Number of the device during the POST. If you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this item to ...
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...first display. (Default) PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. For more information about Intel CPUs' ...unique features, please visit Intel's website. set this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. English Limit CPUID Max. Depending on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can ...Technology will allow a platform to limit CPUID maximum value. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 42 -
...first display. (Default) PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. For more information about Intel CPUs' ...unique features, please visit Intel's website. set this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. English Limit CPUID Max. Depending on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can ...Technology will allow a platform to limit CPUID maximum value. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 42 -
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... Back Function Determines the state of the system after the return of the AC power. (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. Select 32-bit mode when you to select the...: Disabled) If enabled, set the date and time as following: Date (of Month) Alarm : Turn on the system at least 1A on the 5VSB lead. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 48 - Note: When using this item and set to turn on the PS/2 mouse to Password. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the...
... Back Function Determines the state of the system after the return of the AC power. (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. Select 32-bit mode when you to select the...: Disabled) If enabled, set the date and time as following: Date (of Month) Alarm : Turn on the system at least 1A on the 5VSB lead. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 48 - Note: When using this item and set to turn on the PS/2 mouse to Password. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the...
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...Ratio (Note) CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) C.I.A. 2 Performance Enhance System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 667 High Speed DRAM DLL Settings ******** System Voltage Optimized System Voltage Control DDR2/DDR3 OverVoltage Control PCI-E OverVoltage ...clock ratio is for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to optimize the system voltage settings. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 52 - This page is installed. Enabled will allow for advanced users only and we recommend you set the...
...Ratio (Note) CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) C.I.A. 2 Performance Enhance System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 667 High Speed DRAM DLL Settings ******** System Voltage Optimized System Voltage Control DDR2/DDR3 OverVoltage Control PCI-E OverVoltage ...clock ratio is for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to optimize the system voltage settings. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 52 - This page is installed. Enabled will allow for advanced users only and we recommend you set the...
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...Normal sets the CPU voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.7V Increases memory voltage by 0.1V to 0.3V at 0.1V increment. (G)MCH OverVoltage Control Allows you to set the Front Side Bus voltage. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 54 - Manual allows all voltage control items below to be ...configurable. (Default: Manual) DDR2 /DDR3 OverVoltage Control Allows you to to the memory. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being ...
...Normal sets the CPU voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.7V Increases memory voltage by 0.1V to 0.3V at 0.1V increment. (G)MCH OverVoltage Control Allows you to set the Front Side Bus voltage. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 54 - Manual allows all voltage control items below to be ...configurable. (Default: Manual) DDR2 /DDR3 OverVoltage Control Allows you to to the memory. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being ...
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...your USB flash drive's memory to Computer. English 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost Windows ReadyBoost allows you to use for ReadyBoost acceleration is one to three times the amount of RAM installed in your computer. Step 2: In the ReadyBoost tab, select Use this device. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 74 -... You may enable ReadyBoost and allocate part of memory to boost your computer. Under Space to reserve for system speed, set the amount of...
...your USB flash drive's memory to Computer. English 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost Windows ReadyBoost allows you to use for ReadyBoost acceleration is one to three times the amount of RAM installed in your computer. Step 2: In the ReadyBoost tab, select Use this device. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 74 -... You may enable ReadyBoost and allocate part of memory to boost your computer. Under Space to reserve for system speed, set the amount of...
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Press + to configure a RAID array. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 82 - Configuring a RAID array in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to enter the GIGABYTE SATA2 RAID BIOS utility. PCIE-to execute and press . After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot ...begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. English C. Highlight the item that you can select a hard drive in the Main Menu block. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE...
Press + to configure a RAID array. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 82 - Configuring a RAID array in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to enter the GIGABYTE SATA2 RAID BIOS utility. PCIE-to execute and press . After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot ...begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. English C. Highlight the item that you can select a hard drive in the Main Menu block. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE...
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Yes Check if the memory is installed properly on the CPU. The problem is verified and solved. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "Load Optimized Defaults"). Make sure the motherboard ... connector of the CPU cooler connected to the CPU securely. The problem is attached to the CPU_FAN header properly? No Correctly insert the memory into the memory socket. A (Continued...) GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 104 - English 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solve the problem...
Yes Check if the memory is installed properly on the CPU. The problem is verified and solved. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "Load Optimized Defaults"). Make sure the motherboard ... connector of the CPU cooler connected to the CPU securely. The problem is attached to the CPU_FAN header properly? No Correctly insert the memory into the memory socket. A (Continued...) GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 104 - English 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solve the problem...