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  • Seite 1

    GA-P31-DS3/ GA-P31-DS3L/ GA-P31-S3L LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel ® Core TM processor family/ Intel ® Pentium ® processor family/Intel ® Celeron ® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-P31DS3-1001R * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must[...]

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    Motherboard GA-P31-DS3/GA-P31-DS3L/ GA-P31-S3L Jul. 20, 2007 Motherboard GA-P31-DS3/GA-P31-DS3L/GA-P31-S3L Jul. 20, 2007[...]

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    Copyright © 2007 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., L TD. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. The logo is exclusively licensed to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., L TD. GIGABYTE UNITED INC. is designated by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., L TD as the exclu- sive global d[...]

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    - 4 - Table of Contents Box Contents ................................................................................................................. 6 Optional Items ................................................................................................................. 6 GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard Layout ...........................[...]

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    - 5 - Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...................................................................................... 53 3 -1 Installing Chipset Drivers ............................................................................... 5 3 3 - 2 Software Applications ...............................................................................[...]

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    - 6 - Box Contents GA-P31-DS3, GA-P31-DS3L or GA-P31-S3L motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Intel ® LGA775 CPU Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable T wo SA TA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product pa[...]

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    - 7 - GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard Layout "*" Only the GA-P31-DS3/DS3L adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. KB_MS CPU_FAN LGA775 ATX GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L USB LAN CD_IN F_AUDIO AUDIO BIOS PCIE_16 PCIE_3 F_USB2 IDE1 PCIE_1 SPDIF_I CI DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 BAT F_PANEL IT8718 SATAII0 ATX_12V Intel ® P31 Intel ® ICH7 PWR_LED FDD PCIE_2[...]

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    - 8 - Block Diagram 8 USB Ports LGA775 Processor Host Interface Intel ® P31 MCH CLK (333/266/200 MHz) DDR2 800/667 MHz Intel ® ICH7 BIOS 3 PCI PCI Bus Dual Channel Memory PCI CLK (33 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express x16 IT8718 Floppy PS/2 KB/Mouse LPT Port CPU CLK+/- (333/266/200 MHz) Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Line-Out MIC Line-In SPDIF In [...]

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    Hardware Installation - 9 - English 1 -1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or b[...]

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    GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 1 0 - English 1 -2 Product Specifications CPU  Support for an Intel ® Core TM 2 Extreme processor/ Intel ® Core TM 2 Quad processor/Intel ® Core TM 2 Duo processor/ Intel ® Pentium ® processor Extreme Edition/Intel ® Pentium ® D processor/ Intel ® Pentium ® 4 processor Extreme Edition/Intel ® Pentium ?[...]

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    Hardware Installation - 11 - English Internal Connectors  1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector  1 x 4-pin A TX 12V power connector  1 x floppy disk drive connector  1 x IDE connector  4 x SA T A 3Gb/s connectors  1 x CPU fan header  2 x system fan headers  1 x power fan header  1 x front panel header  1 x front panel au[...]

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    GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 1 2 - English Unique Features  Support for @BIOS  Support for Download Center  Support for Q-Flash  Support for EasyTune (Note 3)  Support for Xpress Install  Support for Xpress Recovery2  Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Bundled Software  Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Operating System[...]

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    Hardware Installation - 13 - English 1 -3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before i[...]

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    GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 1 4 - English B . Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. Step 2: Remove the protective socket cover. Step 4: Hold the CPU with your thumb and index fingers. Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notc[...]

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    Hardware Installation - 15 - English Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may adhere to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may damage the CPU. Step 3: Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. Push down on th[...]

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    GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 1 6 - English 1 -4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support lis[...]

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    Hardware Installation - 17 - English 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory module. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory socket. Place the memory module on the socket. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your fingers on the top edge of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it vertic[...]

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    GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 1 8 - English 1 -5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the po[...]

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    Hardware Installation - 19 - English 1 -6 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Parallel Port Use the parallel port to connect devices such as a printer, scanner and etc. The parallel port is also called a printer port. Coaxi[...]

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    GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 2 0 - English In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be reconfigured to perform different functions via the audio software. Only microphones still MUST be connected to the default Mic in jack ( ). Refer to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/ 7.1-channel audio configuration in Chap[...]

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    Hardware Installation - 21 - English 1 -7 Internal Connectors Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: • First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to p[...]

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    GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 2 2 - English 13 1 24 12 ATX_12V: ATX ATX: Pin No. Definition 1 GND 2 GND 3 +12V 4 +12V 1/2) A TX_12V/A TX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the powe[...]

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    Hardware Installation - 23 - English 3/4/5/6) CPU_F AN/SYS_F AN1/SYS_F AN2/PWR_F AN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 4-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN2), a 3-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN1), and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN). Each fan header supplies a +12V power voltage and possesses a foolproof insertion [...]

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    GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 2 4 - English 8 ) IDE1 (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical drives. Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on the connector. If you wish to connect two IDE devices, remember to set the jumpers and the cabling according to the role of t[...]

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    Hardware Installation - 25 - English 1 0 ) PWR_LED (System Power LED Header) This header can be used to connect a system power LED on the chassis to indicate system power status. The LED is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when the system is in S1 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered [...]

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    GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 2 6 - English 1 2 ) F_P ANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker and system status indicator on the chassis front panel to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. • PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to th[...]

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    Hardware Installation - 27 - English 1 3 ) CD_IN (CD In Connector) Y ou may connect the audio cable that came with your optical drive to the header. Pin No. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R 1 1 4 ) SPDIF_I (S/PDIF In Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF in and can connect to an audio device that supports digital audio out via an optional[...]

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    GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 2 8 - English 1 6 ) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. Definition 1 Power (5V) 2 Power (5V) 3 USB DX- 4U S B D Y - 5 USB[...]

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    Hardware Installation - 29 - English Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values 1 8 ) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the CMOS values (e.g. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. T o clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or us[...]

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    GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 3 0 - English 1 9) BA T(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. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost. • Always t[...]

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    - 31 - BIOS Setup English Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-T est (POST) during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that[...]

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    GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 3 2 - English Function Keys: <T AB>: POST Screen Press the <T ab> key to show the BIOS POST screen. T o show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on page 38. <DEL>: BIOS Setup/Q-Flash Press the <Delete> key to enter BIOS Setup or[...]

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    - 33 - BIOS Setup English 2 -2 The Main Menu Once you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as shown below) appears on the screen. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS V ersion: GA-P31-DS3 E14) Main Menu Help The onscreen description of a highlighted setup option is displa[...]

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    GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 3 4 - English      The Functions of the <F1 1> and <F12> keys (For the Main Menu Only) ` F 1 1: Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile. Y ou can create up to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. First enter the profile name (to[...]

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    - 35 - BIOS Setup English 2 -3 Standard CMOS Features Date Sets the system date. The date format is week (read-only), month, date and year. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the date. Time Sets the system time. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:0:0. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set [...]

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    GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 3 6 - English Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Options are: Auto (default), Large. The following fields display your hard drive specifications. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on the hard drive. Capacity Approximate capacity of the currently installed hard drive. C[...]

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    - 37 - BIOS Setup English 2 - 4 Advanced BIOS Features Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of loading the operating system from the installed hard drives. Use the up or down arrow key to select a hard drive, then press the plus key <+> (or <PageUp>) or the minus key <-> (or <PageDown>) to move it up or down on the[...]

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    GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 3 8 - English CPU Hyper-Threading (Note) Enables or disables Intel ® Hyper-Threading T echnology . This feature only works for operating systems that support multi-processors mode. (Default: Enabled) Limit CPUID Max. to 3 (Note) Allows you to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum value. Set this item to Disable[...]

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    - 39 - BIOS Setup English 2 -5 Integrated Peripherals On-Chip Primary PCI IDE Enables or disables the integrated IDE controller. (Default: Enabled) On-Chip SA T A Mode Configures the integrated SA T A controller . Disabled Disables the integrated SA T A controller . Auto Lets BIOS set SA T A devices to Combined or Enhanced mode. If your onboard SA [...]

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    GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 4 0 - English SA T A Port 1/3 Set to This value is dependent on the On-Chip SA T A Mode and P AT A IDE Set to settings. When P A T A IDE Set to is configured to Ch. 0 Master/Slave , this option will be automatically set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave . USB Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB controller. (Defau[...]

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    - 41 - BIOS Setup English Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the first serial port and specifies its base I/O address and corresponding interrupt. Options are: Auto, 3F8/IRQ4 (default), 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/[...]

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    GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 4 2 - English 2 -6 Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend T ype Specifies the ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend. S1(POS) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Suspend) sleep state. In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in a low power mode. The system can be resumed at any [...]

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    - 43 - BIOS Setup English Resume by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set the date and time as following: Date (of Month) Alarm : Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month. Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm : Set the time at which the system will be power[...]

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    GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 4 4 - English 2 -7 PnP/PCI Configurations PCI1 IRQ Assignment Auto BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the first PCI slot. (Default) 3,4,5,7,9,10,1 1,12,14,15 Assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,1 1,12,14,15 to the first PCI slot. PCI2 IRQ Assignment Auto BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the second PCI slot. (Default) 3,4,5,7,9,10,1 1,12,14,15 [...]

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    - 45 - BIOS Setup English 2 -8 PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. Enabled clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Opened field will show "No" at next boot. (Default: Disabled) Case Opened Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion[...]

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    GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 4 6 - English CPU Smart F AN Control Enables or disables the CPU fan speed control function. Enabled allows the CPU fan to run at different speed according to the CPU temperature. Y ou can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on system requirements. If disabled, CPU fan runs at full speed. (Default: Enabled) CP[...]

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    - 47 - BIOS Setup English 2 -9 MB Intelligent T weaker(M.I.T .) Robust Graphics Booster Robust Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) helps to enhance the performance of the graphics chip and memory. Auto allows the BIOS to automatically set the R.G.B. mode based on system configurations. Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows y[...]

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    GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 4 8 - English PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. The adjustable range is from 90 MHz to 150 MHz. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) C.I.A.2 CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2 (C.I.A.2) is designed to automatically adjust CPU computing pow[...]

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    - 49 - BIOS Setup English DDR2 OverV oltage Control Allows you to to set memory voltage. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.7V Increases memory voltage by 0.1V to 0.7V at 0.1V increment. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in damage to the memory. PCI-E OverV oltage Control Allows you to to set PCIe voltage.[...]

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    GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 5 0 - English 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults Press <Enter> on this item and then press the <Y> key to load the safest BIOS default settings. In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for the motherboard. 2 -1 1 Load Optimi[...]

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    - 51 - BIOS Setup English 2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 A ward Software ` Sta ndard CMOS Features ` Adva nced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Ma nagement Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` MB Intelligent T weaker(M.I.T .) ESC: Quit KLJI : Select Item F11: Save CMOS to BI[...]

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    GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 5 2 - English 2-13 Save & Exit Setup 2-14 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 A ward Software ` Sta ndard CMOS Features ` Adva nced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Ma nagement Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` MB Intelligent T weaker(M.I.T .) ESC: Quit[...]

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    Drivers Installation - 53 - English Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 3 -1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will automatically scan the system and then list all the drivers that are recommended to install. Please select the item that you wish to install and press the Install button following the it[...]

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    GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 5 4 - English 3 - 2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Y ou may press the Install button following an item to install it. 3 -3 Driver CD Information This page provides information about the drivers, applications and tools in this dr[...]

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    Drivers Installation - 55 - English 3 - 4 Hardware Information This page provides information about the hardware devices on this motherboard. 3- 5 Contact Us Check the contacts information of the GIGABYTE headquarter in T aiwan and the overseas branch offices on the last page of this manual.[...]

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    GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 5 6 - English[...]

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    - 57 - Unique Features English 4 - 1 Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 is an utility that allows you to quickly compress and back up your system data and perform restoration of it. Supporting NTFS, F A T32, and F AT16 file systems, Xpress Recovery2 can back up data on P A TA and SA TA hard drives and restore it. "*" Xpress Recovery2 check[...]

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    - 58 - GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard English Figure 1 Figure 3 3 . Select a file system (for example, NTFS) and begin the installation of the operating system (Figure 3). Installation and Configuration (The following procedure uses Windows XP as the example operating system.) A. Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard Drive 1 . Set CD-ROM[...]

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    - 59 - Unique Features English 5. If your hard drive is not properly partitioned before you install the operating system, you may create new partitions using free space on your hard drive (Figure 6, 7). However, if Disk Management shows the hard drive only contains the System partition without any unallocated space, you will not be able to create n[...]

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    - 60 - GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard English C. Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2 1 . Select BACKUP to start backing up your hard drive data (Figure 10). 2. Xpress Recovery2 will then begin to search the first physical hard drive as the target drive and detect whether this hard drive contains the Windows operating system. When the Win[...]

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    - 61 - Unique Features English E. Removing the Backup 1 . If you wish to remove the backup file, select REMOVE (Figure 15). 2 . After the backup file is removed, no backup image file will be present in Disk Management and hard drive space will be freed up (Figure 16). Figure 15 Figure 16 D. Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2 Select REST[...]

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    - 62 - GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard English 4 -2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash TM and @BIOS TM . GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to update the BIOS without the need to enter MS- DOS mode. What is Q-Flash TM ? With Q-Flash you can update the system BIOS without h[...]

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    - 63 - Unique Features English 3 . Select the BIOS update file and press <Enter>. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Step 2: The process of the system reading the BIOS file from the floppy disk is displayed on the screen. When the message "Are you sure to update BIOS?" appears, press <Enter> to begi[...]

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    - 64 - GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard English Step 6: Select Save & Exit Setup and then press <Y> to save settings to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. The procedure is complete after the system restarts. Press <Y> to load BIOS defaults Step 4: Press <Esc> and then <Enter> to exit Q-Flash and reboot the system. As the system bo[...]

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    - 65 - Unique Features English • Installing the @BIOS utility. • Accessing the @BIOS utility. B. Installing and Using @BIOS: Use the motherboard driver disk included with the motherboard to install @BIOS. Select @BIOS and click Install. Click Start>Programs>GIG ABYTE>@ BIOS 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Before Y ou [...]

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    - 66 - GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard English Step 2: In the Open dialog box, select All Files (*.*) in the Files of type list. Select the location where you save the BIOS update file (e.g. p31ds3.f1) obtained from the Internet or through other source. Step 3: Press OK to begin the BIOS update process. Upon completion, restart your system. Step 3:[...]

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    - 67 - Unique Features English Button Information T able The EasyT une 5 Interface (Note 1) Available functions in EasyTune 5 may differ by motherboard model. (Note 2) C.I.A. and M.I.B. may provide optimizations for CPU and memory, enhancing the performance of these components. Button/Display Description 1. OVERCLOCKING Enters the Overclocking sett[...]

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    - 68 - GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard English 4 - 4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost Windows ReadyBoost allows you to use flash memory on a Windows Vista certified USB flash drive to boost your computer's performance. Y ou may enable ReadyBoost and allocate part of your USB flash drive's memory to speed up your computer. Follow the steps below t[...]

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    Appendix - 69 - English 5 -1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides six audio jacks on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio. The picture to the right shows the default audio jack assignments. The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides jack retasking capabilit[...]

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    GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 7 0 - English Step 2: Click the Audio I/O tab. In the speaker list on the left, select 2CH Speaker , 4CH Speaker , 6CH Speaker , or 8CH Speaker according to the type of speaker configuration you wish to set up. Step 3: Everytime you connect an audio device to an audio jack, the Connected device box appears. Select [...]

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    Appendix - 71 - English 5-1-2 Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (Optional) The S/PDIF in cable provides S/PDIF in functionality. Step 1: First, attach the connector at the end of the cable to the SPDIF_IN header on your motherboard. Step 2: Secure the metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw. S/PDIF In: The S/PDIF in jacks allow you to inp[...]

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    GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 7 2 - English C. Configuring S/PDIF out: Click the tool icon in the DIGIT AL section. In the S/PDIF In/Out Settings dialog box, select an out- put sampling rate and select (or disable) the output source. Click OK to complete the configuration. S/PDIF Out: The S/PDIF out jacks can transmit audio signals to an extern[...]

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    Appendix - 73 - English Step 2: Connect your microphone to the Mic in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Line in jack on the front panel. Then configure the jack for microphone functionality. Note: The microphone functions on the front panel and back panel cannot be used at the same time. Step 3: Locate the V olume icon in your system tray and cl[...]

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    GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 7 4 - English or Select Realtek HD Audio Input in the Mixer devie list Recording Control (Note) If you cannot find the volume control options you need in Master V olume , go to the Options menu and then choose Properties . Select the volume con- trol options you wish to show and click OK to complete. Step 4: T o he[...]

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    Appendix - 75 - English Step 6: T o raise the recording and playing sound for the microphone, go to Options in Master V olume and select Advanced Controls . Click the Advanced button under a volume control option (e.g. Front Green In, Front Pink In). In the Other Controls field, select the 1 Microphone Boost check box. Step 7: After completion, cli[...]

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    GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 7 6 - English 5 -2 T roubleshooting 5-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions T o read more F AQs for your motherboard, please go to the SupportMotherboardF AQ page on GIGABYTE's website. Q : In the BIOS Setup program, why are some BIOS options missing? A : Some advanced options are hidden in the BIOS Setup program. [...]

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    Appendix - 77 - English 5-2-2 T roubleshooting Procedure If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solve the problem. Turn off the power. Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and power cord etc. The problem is verified and solved. Ye s No A Check if the CPU cooler is attached to the CPU[...]

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    GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 7 8 - English No Ye s Check if there is display on your monitor. Ye s When the computer is turned on, is the CPU cooler running? No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. Turn off the computer. Plugg in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. No Ye s Check if the keyboard is working prop[...]

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    GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 8 2 - English Contact Us      Taiwan (Headquarters) GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., L TD. Address: No.6, Bau Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien, T aipei 231, T aiwan TEL: +886-2-8912-4888 FAX: +886-2-8912-4003 T ech. and Non-T ech. Support (Sales/Marketing) : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw WEB address (English): http://w[...]

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    Appendix - 83 - English      Germany G.B.T. TECHNOLOGY TRADING GMBH WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.de      U.K. G.B.T . TECH. CO., L TD. WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.co.uk      The Netherlands GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY B.V. WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.nl      Sweden WEB address [...]

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