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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...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 ...
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...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 ...
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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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... 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.
... 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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...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... / 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-DS3. Only for GA-P35C-DS3R. Only for GA-P35C-S3. - 8...
...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... / 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-DS3. Only for GA-P35C-DS3R. Only for GA-P35C-S3. - 8...
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...Support 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) ...is 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 function...Intel ICH9R RAID driver does not support Windows 2000 operating system. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 12 -
...Support 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) ...is 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 function...Intel ICH9R RAID driver does not support Windows 2000 operating system. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 12 -
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... This motherboard provides four DDR2 and two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS... is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Intel® Flex Memory Technology offers greater flexibility to... upgrade by allowing different memory sizes to be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS - - A memory module can be used and ...
... This motherboard provides four DDR2 and two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS... is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Intel® Flex Memory Technology offers greater flexibility to... upgrade by allowing different memory sizes to be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS - - A memory module can be used and ...
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... Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently insert the graphics card into the slot. 4. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your card. Make sure the white latch securely locks the graphics card. • Removing the Card: Press the white latch at.... Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 -
... Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently insert the graphics card into the slot. 4. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your card. Make sure the white latch securely locks the graphics card. • Removing the Card: Press the white latch at.... Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 -
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The LED is on the chassis front panel. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 28 - If a problem is reading or writing data. • RES (Reset Switch, Green): Connects to the reset switch on when the hard drive is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to the power ... make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. 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 ...
The LED is on the chassis front panel. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 28 - If a problem is reading or writing data. • RES (Reset Switch, Green): Connects to the reset switch on when the hard drive is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to the power ... make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. 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 ...
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...damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 32 - Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values ...the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. English 19) LPT (Parallel Port Header)...
...damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 32 - Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values ...the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. English 19) LPT (Parallel Port Header)...
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... POST. Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 36 - To exit Boot Menu, press . After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the... device configured in BIOS Setup. : Xpress Recovery2 If you to set the first boot device without having to accept. For more information, refer to ...
... POST. Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 36 - To exit Boot Menu, press . After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the... device configured in BIOS Setup. : Xpress Recovery2 If you to set the first boot device without having to accept. For more information, refer to ...
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...Menu. Help for the menu. BIOS Setup English 2-2 The Main Menu Once you want in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. - 37 - 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...
...Menu. Help for the menu. BIOS Setup English 2-2 The Main Menu Once you want in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. - 37 - 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...
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You can also carry out this task.) GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 - It allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes in effect. An user password only allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this...
You can also carry out this task.) GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 - It allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes in effect. An user password only allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this...
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...:0:0. 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 Time Sets the system time. English 2-3 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award.../PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Default ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Date Sets the system date. For example, 1 p.m. Only for GA-P35C-DS3R. - 39 -
...:0:0. 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 Time Sets the system time. English 2-3 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award.../PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Default ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Date Sets the system date. For example, 1 p.m. Only for GA-P35C-DS3R. - 39 -
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..., 640 KB will be reserved for all other errors. Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Options are determined by the BIOS POST. If you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this item to None. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Extended Memory ...drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk drive. Only for an error during the POST. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop for GA-P35C-DS3R. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 40 - Halt on the hard drive. IDE Channel 2, 3 Master, IDE Channel 4 Master/...
..., 640 KB will be reserved for all other errors. Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Options are determined by the BIOS POST. If you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this item to None. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Extended Memory ...drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk drive. Only for an error during the POST. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop for GA-P35C-DS3R. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 40 - Halt on the hard drive. IDE Channel 2, 3 Master, IDE Channel 4 Master/...
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...For more information about AHCI, please visit Intel's website. SATA AHCI Mode (Intel ICH9 Southbridge) Enables or disables AHCI for GA-P35C-DS3R. face (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. Only for the SATA controllers. English ... an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. BIOS Setup RAID Enables RAID for GA-P35C-S3. (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 43 - Disabled Disables RAID for GA-P35C-DS3. Disabled Configures the SATA controllers to PATA mode. (Default)...
...For more information about AHCI, please visit Intel's website. SATA AHCI Mode (Intel ICH9 Southbridge) Enables or disables AHCI for GA-P35C-DS3R. face (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. Only for the SATA controllers. English ... an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. BIOS Setup RAID Enables RAID for GA-P35C-S3. (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 43 - Disabled Disables RAID for GA-P35C-DS3. Disabled Configures the SATA controllers to PATA mode. (Default)...
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... Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to emit warning sound if the CPU/system/power fan is removed, this occurs. (Default: Disabled) GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 50 - When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. Current CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system/power fan speed.
... Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to emit warning sound if the CPU/system/power fan is removed, this occurs. (Default: Disabled) GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 50 - When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. Current CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system/power fan speed.
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...Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. Auto allows the BIOS to be configurable. The item is present only if a CPU with unlocked clock ratio is for the installed CPU. Robust Graphics Booster Robust ...feature. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to enhance the performance of CPU host clock. This page is installed. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 52 - CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you install a CPU that you not to alter the default settings to prevent system ...
...Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. Auto allows the BIOS to be configurable. The item is present only if a CPU with unlocked clock ratio is for the installed CPU. Robust Graphics Booster Robust ...feature. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to enhance the performance of CPU host clock. This page is installed. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 52 - CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you install a CPU that you not to alter the default settings to prevent system ...
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... lets BIOS automatically set the system voltages as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Increases FSB voltage by 0.1V to 0.7V at 0.1V increment. (G)MCH OverVoltage Control Allows you to to set the CPU voltage. PCI-E OverVoltage Control Allows you to set the system voltages. Normal Supplies the FSB voltage as required. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3...
... lets BIOS automatically set the system voltages as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Increases FSB voltage by 0.1V to 0.7V at 0.1V increment. (G)MCH OverVoltage Control Allows you to to set the CPU voltage. PCI-E OverVoltage Control Allows you to set the system voltages. Normal Supplies the FSB voltage as required. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3...
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...System, you must enter the supervisor password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. The message "PASSWORD DISABLED" will be requested to confirm the password. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 56 - To clear the password, press on this item and type the password ...with up to 8 characters and then press . You will appear, indicating the password has been cancelled. The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify...
...System, you must enter the supervisor password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. The message "PASSWORD DISABLED" will be requested to confirm the password. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 56 - To clear the password, press on this item and type the password ...with up to 8 characters and then press . You will appear, indicating the password has been cancelled. The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify...
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...to leave unallocated space for example, NTFS) and begin the installation of data) (Figure 2). Figure 1 Figure 2 3. Figure 3 GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 64 - Save the changes and exit. 2. Select a file system (for Xpress Recovery2 (10 GB or more is... recommended; Set CD-ROM drive as the example operating system.) A. English Installation and Configuration (The following procedure uses Windows XP as the first boot device under "Advanced BIOS Features" in the BIOS...
...to leave unallocated space for example, NTFS) and begin the installation of data) (Figure 2). Figure 1 Figure 2 3. Figure 3 GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 64 - Save the changes and exit. 2. Select a file system (for Xpress Recovery2 (10 GB or more is... recommended; Set CD-ROM drive as the example operating system.) A. English Installation and Configuration (The following procedure uses Windows XP as the first boot device under "Advanced BIOS Features" in the BIOS...