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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-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/ 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-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/ 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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... DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive Only for GA-P35C-DS3R. Only for GA-P35C-S3. Support for DDR2 1200 (O.C.)/1066/800/667 MHz memory modules (Note: Mixed mode, populating DDR2 and DDR3 memory modules simultaneously is not supported. Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio...
... DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive Only for GA-P35C-DS3R. Only for GA-P35C-S3. Support for DDR2 1200 (O.C.)/1066/800/667 MHz memory modules (Note: Mixed mode, populating DDR2 and DDR3 memory modules simultaneously is not supported. Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio...
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GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 12 - English Hardware Monitor BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/...; 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...
GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 12 - English Hardware Monitor BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/...; 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...
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..., it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - Intel® Flex Memory Technology offers greater flexibility to upgrade by allowing different memory sizes to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. If you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of different capacity and chips are installed, a message which...
..., it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - Intel® Flex Memory Technology offers greater flexibility to upgrade by allowing different memory sizes to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. If you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of different capacity and chips are installed, a message which...
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... all changes and the previous settings remain in the BIOS Setup program to the system and BIOS Setup. You can also carry out this task.) GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 - A supervisor password allows you to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. An user password only allows you to ... restrict access to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can use this function to load the BIOS settings 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...
... all changes and the previous settings remain in the BIOS Setup program to the system and BIOS Setup. You can also carry out this task.) GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 - A supervisor password allows you to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. An user password only allows you to ... restrict access to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can use this function to load the BIOS settings 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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... up arrow or down arrow key to autodetect the parameters of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. Time Sets the system time. Only for GA-P35C-DS3R. - 39 - English 2-3 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award... 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...
... up arrow or down arrow key to autodetect the parameters of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. Time Sets the system time. Only for GA-P35C-DS3R. - 39 - English 2-3 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award... 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...
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...install a floppy disk drive, set this item to manually enter the specifications of the currently installed hard drive. Halt on this channel. Extended Memory The amount of the IDE/SATA device on Allows you to None. IDE Channel 2, 3 Master, IDE Channel 4 Master/Slave, IDE ...cylinders. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to CHS. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 40 - Sector Drive A Number of memory installed on the hard drive. Total Memory The total amount of sectors. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a...
...install a floppy disk drive, set this item to manually enter the specifications of the currently installed hard drive. Halt on this channel. Extended Memory The amount of the IDE/SATA device on Allows you to None. IDE Channel 2, 3 Master, IDE Channel 4 Master/Slave, IDE ...cylinders. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to CHS. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 40 - Sector Drive A Number of memory installed on the hard drive. Total Memory The total amount of sectors. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a...
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...; Virtualization Technology will be reduced when the CPU is present only if you install a CPU that supports this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. to 3 (Note) Allows you to determine whether to Enabled for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4.0.... (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will allow a platform to limit CPUID maximum value. set this feature. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 42 - English Limit CPUID Max...
...; Virtualization Technology will be reduced when the CPU is present only if you install a CPU that supports this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. to 3 (Note) Allows you to determine whether to Enabled for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4.0.... (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will allow a platform to limit CPUID maximum value. set this feature. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 42 - English Limit CPUID Max...
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... Windows® Vista® operating system. Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to be effective. To turn on the system. Memory The system returns to turn on upon the return of the AC power. Note: To use this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from ... for Windows® Vista® operating system. (Default: Enabled) HPET Mode (Note) Allows you install 32-bit Windows® Vista® ; GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 48 - HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for the password, press again without entering the password to...
... Windows® Vista® operating system. Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to be effective. To turn on the system. Memory The system returns to turn on upon the return of the AC power. Note: To use this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from ... for Windows® Vista® operating system. (Default: Enabled) HPET Mode (Note) Allows you install 32-bit Windows® Vista® ; GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 48 - HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for the password, press again without entering the password to...
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... your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow the CPU Host Frequency item below to be configurable. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 52 - English 2-9 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Robust Graphics ...to enhance the performance of CPU host clock. CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of the graphics chip and memory. Auto allows the BIOS to automatically set the System Voltage Control item to Auto to default values.) • When the ...
... your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow the CPU Host Frequency item below to be configurable. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 52 - English 2-9 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Robust Graphics ...to enhance the performance of CPU host clock. CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of the graphics chip and memory. Auto allows the BIOS to automatically set the System Voltage Control item to Auto to default values.) • When the ...
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...0.1V increment. (G)MCH OverVoltage Control Allows you to the memory. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to your CPU. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 54 - Normal Supplies the North Bridge voltage ...as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.7V Increases memory voltage by 0.1V to 0.3V at 0.1V increment. Normal Supplies the PCIe...
...0.1V increment. (G)MCH OverVoltage Control Allows you to the memory. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to your CPU. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 54 - Normal Supplies the North Bridge voltage ...as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.7V Increases memory voltage by 0.1V to 0.3V at 0.1V increment. Normal Supplies the PCIe...
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...flash drive must have at least 256 MB of space. • The recommended amount of memory to use for ReadyBoost acceleration is one to three times the amount of your USB flash drive's memory to turn on the USB flash drive icon and choose Properties. Click Apply and then ...may enable ReadyBoost and allocate part of RAM installed in your computer. Under Space to reserve for system speed, set the amount of memory space to Computer. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 74 - Follow the steps below to enable the ReadyBoost function: Step 1: Go to use for ReadyBoost using the slider or...
...flash drive must have at least 256 MB of space. • The recommended amount of memory to use for ReadyBoost acceleration is one to three times the amount of your USB flash drive's memory to turn on the USB flash drive icon and choose Properties. Click Apply and then ...may enable ReadyBoost and allocate part of RAM installed in your computer. Under Space to reserve for system speed, set the amount of memory space to Computer. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 74 - Follow the steps below to enable the ReadyBoost function: Step 1: Go to use for ReadyBoost using the slider or...
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...IDE RAID Controller BIOSv1.06.59 Copyright (C) 2006-2007 GIGABYTE Technology. After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. http://www.gigabyte.com.tw HDD0 : HDD1 : ST3120026AS ST3120026AS 120 GB... Skip this step and proceed to the installation of the GIGABYTE SATA2 RAID BIOS utility (Figure 3), use the up or down arrow key to see detailed information about the selected hard drive. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 82 - Figure 2 In the main screen of...
...IDE RAID Controller BIOSv1.06.59 Copyright (C) 2006-2007 GIGABYTE Technology. After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. http://www.gigabyte.com.tw HDD0 : HDD1 : ST3120026AS ST3120026AS 120 GB... Skip this step and proceed to the installation of the GIGABYTE SATA2 RAID BIOS utility (Figure 3), use the up or down arrow key to see detailed information about the selected hard drive. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 82 - Figure 2 In the main screen of...
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...cable and the 12V power cable. The problem is verified and solved. No Correctly insert the memory into the memory socket. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "Load Optimized Defaults"). A (Continued...) GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 104 - START Turn off the power. Make sure the motherboard does not short... power cable to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and power cord etc. Yes Check if the memory is verified and solved. The problem is verified and solved. The problem is installed properly on the CPU. Select "Save & Exit ...
...cable and the 12V power cable. The problem is verified and solved. No Correctly insert the memory into the memory socket. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "Load Optimized Defaults"). A (Continued...) GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 104 - START Turn off the power. Make sure the motherboard does not short... power cable to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and power cord etc. Yes Check if the memory is verified and solved. The problem is verified and solved. The problem is installed properly on the CPU. Select "Save & Exit ...