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...1.0. GIGABYTE UNITED INC. Disclaimer Information in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. No part of GIGABYTE. ...GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of the motherboard is exclusively licensed to use of GIGABYTE... branded motherboards. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on how to GIGABYTE...GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. ...
...1.0. GIGABYTE UNITED INC. Disclaimer Information in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. No part of GIGABYTE. ...GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of the motherboard is exclusively licensed to use of GIGABYTE... branded motherboards. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on how to GIGABYTE...GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. ...
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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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... 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 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 for GA-P35C-S3.
... 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 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 for GA-P35C-S3.
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Only for GA-P35C-DS3R. 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...® 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-DS3. Only for GA-P35C-S3. - 8 -
Only for GA-P35C-DS3R. 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...® 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-DS3. Only for GA-P35C-S3. - 8 -
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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)... 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)... 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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If you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for more information about the Hyper-Threading Technology) • An Intel® CPU that supports HT Technology • A chipset that supports ...the power cord from the power outlet before you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for the peripherals. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it enabled (Refer to your hardware specifications ...
If you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for more information about the Hyper-Threading Technology) • An Intel® CPU that supports HT Technology • A chipset that supports ...the power cord from the power outlet before you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for the peripherals. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it enabled (Refer to your hardware specifications ...
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... Configuration: Due to chipset limitation, read the following guidelines before you are unable to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of different capacity and chips are divided into two... supported. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 and two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - The four DDR2 memory sockets (DDRII1, DDRII2, DDRII3, and DDRII4) are divided into two channels and...
... Configuration: Due to chipset limitation, read the following guidelines before you are unable to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of different capacity and chips are divided into two... supported. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 and two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - The four DDR2 memory sockets (DDRII1, DDRII2, DDRII3, and DDRII4) are divided into two channels and...
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...into the slot. 4. Turn on the card until it is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 - Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. After ...the graphics card. • Removing the Card: Press the white latch at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the slot. 3. Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16...
...into the slot. 4. Turn on the card until it is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 - Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. After ...the graphics card. • Removing the Card: Press the white latch at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the slot. 3. Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16...
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Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD- 1 System Status LED S0 On S1 Blinking S3/S4/S5 Off 11) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug in accordance... battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of the battery holder, making them short for one . The LED is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off your computer. • Always turn off (S5).
Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD- 1 System Status LED S0 On S1 Blinking S3/S4/S5 Off 11) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug in accordance... battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of the battery holder, making them short for one . The LED is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off your computer. • Always turn off (S5).
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... 20 1 19 HD+ HD- The LED is off when the system is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. 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...when the system is reading or writing data. • RES (Reset Switch, Green): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 28 - Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for more information). • SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the reset switch on...
... 20 1 19 HD+ HD- The LED is off when the system is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. 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...when the system is reading or writing data. • RES (Reset Switch, Green): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 28 - Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for more information). • SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the reset switch on...
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date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer, be sure to remove the jumper cap from the jumper. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 32 - For purchasing the optional LPT... cause 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). To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your...
date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer, be sure to remove the jumper cap from the jumper. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 32 - For purchasing the optional LPT... cause 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). To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your...
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... result in system's failure to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you need to) to activate certain system features. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS, it with caution. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the...
... result in system's failure to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you need to) to activate certain system features. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS, it with caution. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the...
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... on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. You can be based on page 42. : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 36 - Intel P35 BIOS for P35C-DS3R F4d . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07...
... on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. You can be based on page 42. : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 36 - Intel P35 BIOS for P35C-DS3R F4d . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07...
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... Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to access more advanced options. • When the system is displayed on the screen. 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 `...
... Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to access more advanced options. • When the system is displayed on the screen. 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 `...
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...enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this task.) GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 - It allows you to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all changes and the previous settings remain in BIOS Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. You ...time and date, hard drive 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 adapter. Integrated ...
...enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this task.) GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 - It allows you to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all changes and the previous settings remain in BIOS Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. You ...time and date, hard drive 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 adapter. Integrated ...
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... system time. IDE Channel 0/1 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press to set the date. BIOS Setup Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the time. Only for GA-P35C-DS3R. - 39 - The date format is 13:0:0. Select the desired field and use the up...
... system time. IDE Channel 0/1 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press to set the date. BIOS Setup Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the time. Only for GA-P35C-DS3R. - 39 - The date format is 13:0:0. Select the desired field and use the up...
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...hard drive specifications. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but stop . GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 40 - IDE Channel 2, 3 Master, IDE Channel 4 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 5 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to autodetect... the parameters of the IDE/SATA device on the system. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop for GA-P35C-DS3R...
...hard drive specifications. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but stop . GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 40 - IDE Channel 2, 3 Master, IDE Channel 4 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 5 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to autodetect... the parameters of the IDE/SATA device on the system. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop for GA-P35C-DS3R...
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... Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of the hard drive and to exit this item, set the password...(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) ...
... Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of the hard drive and to exit this item, set the password...(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) ...
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... to AHCI mode. BIOS Setup Only for GA-P35C-DS3R. SATA AHCI Mode (Intel ICH9 Southbridge) Enables or disables AHCI for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel ICH9R Southbridge or configures the SATA controllers to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Only for GA-P35C-S3. (Note) Supported...
... to AHCI mode. BIOS Setup Only for GA-P35C-DS3R. SATA AHCI Mode (Intel ICH9 Southbridge) Enables or disables AHCI for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel ICH9R Southbridge or configures the SATA controllers to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Only for GA-P35C-S3. (Note) Supported...