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GA-EP35C-DS3RLGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor familyUser's

GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 10 -1-2 Product Specifications1-2 Product SpecificationsCPU  Support for an Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme processor/Intel® Core

GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 100 -5-2-3 Configuring Microphone RecordingStep 1:After installing the audio driver, the AudioManager icon will appear i

Appendix- 101 -orSelect Realtek HD Audio Input in the Mixer device listRecording Control(Note)If you cannot find the volume control options youneed in

GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 102 -Step 6:To raise the recording and playing sound for themicrophone, go to Options in Master Volume andselect Advanced

Appendix- 103 -5-3 Troubleshooting5-3-1 Frequently Asked QuestionsTo read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support\Motherboard\FAQ pag

GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 104 -5-3-2 Troubleshooting ProcedureIf you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting proced

Appendix- 105 -NoYe sCheck if there is display on your monitor.Ye sWhen the computer is turned on, is the CPU cooler running?NoThe graphics card,expan

GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 106 -Regulatory StatementsRegulatory NoticesThis document must not be copied without our written permission, and the conte

Appendix- 107 -Finally, we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding andusing the energy-saving features of th

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Hardware Installation- 11 -Storage Interface  GIGABYTE SATA2 chip:- 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices- 2 x SATA

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Appendix- 111 -Contact Us Taiwan (Headquarters)GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Address: No.6, Bau Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien,Taipei 231, Taiwan TEL: +8

GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 112 - GermanyG.B.T. TECHNOLOGY TRADING GMBHWEB address : http://www.gigabyte.de U.K.G.B.T. TECH. CO., LTD.WEB ad

GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 12 -(Note 1) Due to Windows XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physicalmemory is installed, the

Hardware Installation- 13 -1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU CoolerRead the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU:• Make sure that the

GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 14 -B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket.Step 2:Remove the protective so

Hardware Installation- 15 -1-3-2 Installing the CPU CoolerFollow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The followin

GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 16 -1-4 Installing the MemoryRead the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory:• Make sure that the mot

Hardware Installation- 17 -1-4-2 Installing a MemoryStep 1:Note the orientation of the memory module. Spread the retainingclips at both ends of the me

GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 18 -1-5 Installing an Expansion CardRead the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card:• Make sur

Hardware Installation- 19 -1-6 Installing the SATA BracketThe SATA bracket includes one SATA bracket, oneSATA signal cable, and one SATA power cable.S

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GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 20 -* The positions of the optical S/PDIF out and coaxial S/PDIF out connectors may be interchangedbased on the hardware d

Hardware Installation- 21 -Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack (Orange)Use this audio jack to connect center/subwoofer speakers in a 5.1/7.1-channel aud

GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 22 -1-8 Internal ConnectorsRead the following guidelines before connecting external devices:• First make sure your devices

Hardware Installation- 23 -1312412ATX_12V:ATX_12VATXATX:Pin No. Definition1 GND2 GND3 +12V4 +12V13241/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12

GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 24 -• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system fromoverheating. Overheating may res

Hardware Installation- 25 -7) IDE1 (IDE Connector)The IDE connector supports up to two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical drives. Beforeattac

GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 26 -10) GSATAII0/GSATAII1 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by GIGABYTE SATA2, Purple)The SATA connectors conform to SATA

Hardware Installation- 27 -11) BAT (Battery)The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and timeinformation) in

GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 28 -12) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header)Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker and system status indicator on the ch

Hardware Installation- 29 -13) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header)The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'9

Copyright© 2007 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved.The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective

GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 30 -16) SPDIF_I (S/PDIF In Header)This header supports digital S/PDIF in and can connect to an audio device that supports

Hardware Installation- 31 -17) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers, Yellow)The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can provide two US

GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 32 -Open: NormalShort: Clear CMOS Values20) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper)Use this jumper to clear the CMOS values (e.g.

Hardware Installation- 33 -21) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header)This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover ha

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- 35 - BIOS SetupChapter 2 BIOS SetupBIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on themotherboard. Its

GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 36 -2-1 Startup ScreenThe following screens may appear when the computer boots.A. The LOGO Screen (Default)Function Keys:&

- 37 - BIOS Setup2-2 The Main MenuOnce you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as shown below) appears on the screen. Usearrow keys to move a

GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 38 - The Functions of the <F11> and <F12> keys (For the Main Menu Only)` F11 : Save CMOS to BIOSThis fu

- 39 - BIOS Setup2-3 Standard CMOS FeaturesDateSets the system date. The date format is week (read-only), month, date and year. Select thedesired fie

- 4 -Table of ContentsBox Contents ... 6

GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 40 -• Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default)• None If no IDE/SATA devices are u

- 41 - BIOS Setup2-4 Advanced BIOS FeaturesHard Disk Boot PrioritySpecifies the sequence of loading the operating system from the installed hard drive

GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 42 -Limit CPUID Max. to 3 (Note)Allows you to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum value. Set this item to Disabled fo

- 43 - BIOS Setup2-5 Integrated PeripheralsSATA RAID/AHCI Mode (Intel ICH9R Southbridge)Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated i

GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 44 -USB Mouse SupportAllows USB mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled)Legacy USB storage detectDetermines whether

- 45 - BIOS SetupOnboard LAN Boot ROMAllows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip.(Default: Disabled)Onb

GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 46 -2-6 Power Management SetupACPI Suspend TypeSpecifies the ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend.S1(POS) Enabl

- 47 - BIOS SetupResume by AlarmDetermines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled)If enabled, set the date and time as f

GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 48 -2-7 PnP/PCI ConfigurationsPCI1 IRQ AssignmentAuto BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the first PCI slot. (Default)3,4,5,7,9,10,1

- 49 - BIOS Setup2-8 PC Health StatusReset Case Open StatusKeeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. Enabled clears the record

- 5 -2-14 Exit Without Saving ... 56Chapter 3 Drivers Installation

GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 50 -2-9 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award SoftwareMB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.

- 51 - BIOS SetupRobust Graphics BoosterRobust Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) helps to enhance the performance of the graphics chip andmemory. Auto allows

GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 52 -Performance EnhanceAllows the system to operate at three different performance levels.Standard Lets the system operate

- 53 - BIOS Setup******** System Voltage Optimized ********System Voltage ControlDetermines whether to manually set the system voltages. Auto let

GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 54 -2-10 Load Fail-Safe DefaultsPress <Enter> on this item and then press the <Y> key to load the safest BIOS

- 55 - BIOS Setup2-12 Set Supervisor/User PasswordCMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software` Standard CMOS Features` Advanced BIOS Fea

GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 56 -2-13 Save & Exit Setup2-14 Exit Without SavingCMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software` Standard

Drivers Installation- 57 -Chapter 3 Drivers Installation3-1 Installing Chipset DriversAfter inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will

GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 58 -3-2 Software ApplicationsThis page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free softwa

Drivers Installation- 59 -3-4 Hardware InformationThis page provides information about the hardware devices on this motherboard.3-5 Contact UsCheck th

- 6 -Box ContentsGA-EP35C-DS3R motherboardMotherboard driver diskUser's ManualQuick Installation GuideIntel® LGA775 CPU Installation GuideOne IDE

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Unique Features- 61 -4-1 Xpress Recovery2Xpress Recovery2 is a utility that allows you to quickly compress andback up your system data and perform res

GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 62 -Figure 1Figure 33. Select a file system (for example, NTFS) and begin the installation of the operating system (Figure

Unique Features- 63 -5. If your hard drive is not properly partitioned before you install the operating system, you maycreate new partitions using fre

GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 64 -Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star AllyCopyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc.EP35C-DS3R F1b...<DEL&

Unique Features- 65 -E. Removing the Backup1. If you wish to remove the backup file, select REMOVE (Figure 15).2. After the backup file is removed, no

GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 66 -4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash UtilityA. Before You Begin:1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the late

Unique Features- 67 -3. Select the BIOS update file and press <Enter>.Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model.Step 2:The p

GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 68 -Step 6:Select Save & Exit Setup and then press <Y> to save settings to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. Theprocedur

Unique Features- 69 -B. Installing and Using @BIOS:Use the motherboard driver disk included with the motherboard to install @BIOS.4-2-2 Updating the B

- 7 -GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard LayoutKB_MSLGA775ATXGA-EP35C-DS3RCD_INF_AUDIOFDDPCIE_16PCIE_1CODECGIGABYTESATA2SPDIF_IDDRII1DDRII2DDRIII1DDRIII2PWR_FAN

GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 70 -Step 3:First make sure the model name on the screen is correct, thenclick OK. Upon completion, restart your system.• I

Unique Features- 71 -Button Information Table4-3 EasyTune 5 ProEasyTuneTM 5 Pro, an easy-to-use and convenient system overclocking and management tool

GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 72 -Meter Mode - Button Information Table• The above data is for reference only. Actual performance may vary depending on

Unique Features- 73 -Total Mode - Button Information TableB. Total ModeIn Total Mode, users are able to see how much total power savings they have acc

GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 74 -4-5 Windows Vista ReadyBoostWindows ReadyBoost allows you to use flash memory on a Windows Vista certified USB flash d

Appendix- 75 -(Note 1) Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID array on the SATA controller.(Note 2) Required when the SATA controller is set

GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 76 -CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award SoftwareIntegrated PeripheralsSATA RAID/AHCI Mode [RAID]SATA Port0-3

Appendix- 77 -C. Configuring a RAID array in RAID BIOSEnter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. Skip this step and proceed to the i

GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 78 -Step 3:After entering the CREATE VOLUME MENU screen, enter a volume name with 1~16 letters (letterscannot be special c

Appendix- 79 -Step 5:Enter the array capacity and press <Enter>. Finally press <Enter> on the Create Volume item to begincreating the RAID

- 8 -Block DiagramCenter/Subwoofer Speaker OutLGA775ProcessorHostInterfaceIntel®P35MCH CLK(400 (O.C.)/333/266/200 MHz)DDR2 1200 (O.C.)/1066/800/667 MH

GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 80 -Delete RAID VolumeTo delete a RAID array, select Delete RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press <Enter>. In theDELETE

Appendix- 81 -5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA ControllerA. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computerAttach one end of the SATA signal cable

GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 82 -C. Configuring a RAID array in RAID BIOSEnter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. Skip this step an

Appendix- 83 -Figure 5Create a RAID Array:In the main screen, press <Enter> on the Create RAID Disk Drive item. Then the Create New RAIDscreen a

GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 84 -Figure 63. Assign Array Disks: After a RAID mode is selected, RAID BIOS automatically assigns the twohard drives inst

Appendix- 85 -When finished, the new RAID array will be displayed in the RAID Disk Drive List block (Figure 8).Figure 8GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-

GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 86 -7. Save and Exit Setup: After configuring the RAID array, select the Save And Exit Setup item in themain screen to sav

Appendix- 87 -5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette(Required for AHCI and RAID Mode)To successfully install operating system onto SATA hard d

GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 88 -Figure 1Figure 2Step 2:When a screen similar to that below appears, insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AH

Appendix- 89 -Step 3:For Intel ICH9R SATA controllers:When Setup correctly recognizes the Intel ICH9R SATA RAID/AHCI driver in the floppy disk, a cont

Hardware Installation- 9 -1-1 Installation PrecautionsThe motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can becomeda

GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 90 -Step 3:For GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA controller:When Setup correctly recognizes the GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA RAID/AHCI driver in

Appendix- 91 -Step 4:After the SATA RAID/AHCI driver installation is completed, you can proceed with the Windows XPinstallation.Figure 7WindowsXP Prof

GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 92 -B. Installing Windows Vista(The procedure below assumes that only one RAID array exists in your system.)Intel ICH9R SA

Appendix- 93 -Figure 10(Note) The item displayed in Figure 10 will be shown as Intel(R) ICH9 SATA AHCI Controllerwhen the SATA controllers are set to

GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 94 -GIGABYTE SATA2 controllers:Step 1:Restart your system to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk and perform standard O

Appendix- 95 -Figure 14Step 3:When a screen as shown in Figure 14 appears, select GIGABYTE GBB36X Controller and pressNext.Step 4:After the driver is

GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 96 -Rear Speaker OutCenter/SubwooferSpeaker OutSide Speaker OutLine InFront Speaker OutMic In5-2 Configuring Audio Input a

Appendix- 97 -Step 2:Click the Audio I/O tab. In the speaker list on theleft, select 2CH Speaker, 4CH Speaker, 6CHSpeaker, or 8CH Speaker according to

GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 98 -5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (Optional)The S/PDIF in cable provides S/PDIF in functionality.Step 1:First, atta

Appendix- 99 -S/PDIF Out:The S/PDIF out jacks can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to get the bestaudio quality.Connect a S/