GA-P31-DS3/ GA-P31-DS3L/ GA-P31-S3L
LGA775 Intel CoreTM Intel Celeron / Intel Pentium /
Rev. 1001 12MC-P31DS3-1001R

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Motherboard GA-P31-DS3/GA-P31-DS3L/GA-P31-S3L
Motherboard GA-P31-DS3/GA-P31-DS3L/ GA-P31-S3L

Jul. 20, 2007

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REV : X.X REV : 1.0 1.0

X.X BIOS
.... 6.... 6... 7 GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L.... 8.... 9

1-1 1-2 1-3

1-3-1 1-3-2

... 9.... 10... 13

( C P U )... 13.... 15

1-4-1 1-4-2

.... 16

.... 16.... 17

1-5 1-6 1-7

.... 18... 19.... 21

2-1 2-2 2-3 2-4 2-5 2-6 2-7 2-8 2-9 2-10 2-11 2-12 2-13 2-14

.... 31

.... 32 BIOS... 33 Standard CMOS Features ( CMOS ).. 35 Advanced BIOS Features ( BIOS ).. 37 Integrated Peripherals ( Power Management Setup ( PnP/PCI Configurations ( PC Health Status ( MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ( Load Fail-Safe Defaults ( Load Optimized Defaults ( Set Supervisor/User Password ( Save & Exit Setup ( Exit Without Saving (
).. 39 ).. 42 PCI ).. 44 )... 45 / ).. 47 ).. 50 ).. 50 / ). 51 ).. 52 ).. 52

.... 53

3-1 3-2 3-3 3-4 3-5... 53.... 54... 54.... 55.... 55

.... 57

4-1 4-2 Xpress Recovery2 BIOS
4-2-1 4-2-2 Q-Flash @BIOS

... 57.... 62

BIOS.. 62 BIOS... 65

4-3 4-4

EasyTune 5... 67 Windows Vista ReadyBoost... 68

.... 69

5-1-1 5-1-2 5-1-3 5-1-4
2 / 4 / 5.1 / 7.1... 69 (S/PDIF )( ).. 71.... 73.... 75

5-2-1 5-2-2

.... 76

.... 76.... 77

GA-P31-DS3, GA-P31-DS3L -1 -1 -1 Intel LGA775 CPU IDE -1

GA-P31-S3L

SATA 3Gb/s I/O
USB 2.0 USB 2.0 ( (S/PDIF

( ( )(

12CR1-1UB030-51/R) 12CR1-1UB030-21/R) 12CR1-1SPDIN-01/R)

12CF1-3SATPW-11R)

GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L
KB_MS ATX_12V COAXIAL OPTICAL

CPU_FAN

LGA775

PWR_FAN

USB LAN

F_AUDIO

Intel P31

DDRII1

SYS_FAN1 PCIE_3 PCIE_16

DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4

RTL8111B PCIE_1

SPDIF_O

PCIE_2 BAT PCI1

CLR_CMOS

Intel ICH7

SPDIF_I

IT8718
SATAII0 SATAII2 PCI2 BIOS SATAII1 SATAII3 PCI3 PWR_LED

SYS_FAN2

FDD F_USB1 F_USB2

F_PANEL

"*"

GA-P31-DS3/DS3L -7-

PCIe CLK (100 MHz)

LGA775 Processor

CPU CLK+/(333/266/200 MHz)

Host Interface

DDR2 800/667 MHz Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (333/266/200 MHz)
PCI Express x16 LAN RJ45 RTL 8111B PCI Express Bus 3 PCI Express x1 x1 x1 x1 x1
BIOS ATA-100/66/33 IDE Channel 4 SATA 3Gb/s Intel ICHUSB Ports
PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Bus IT8718 CODEC

Floppy LPT Port COM Port

PS/2 KB/Mouse
Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out SPDIF In SPDIF Out MIC Line-Out Line-In

3 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz)

(CPU)
(CPU) LGA775 Intel Core 2 Extreme / Intel Core 2 Quad / Intel Core 2 Duo / / Intel Pentium D / Intel Pentium / Intel Pentium 4 / Intel Pentium 4 Intel Celeron Intel (Hyper-Threading) L2 CPU 1333/1066/800 MHz Intel P31 Intel ICH1.8V DDR2 DIMM 4 GB ( )

TM TM TM

DDR2 800/667 MHz (
) Realtek ALC888 High Definition Audio 2 / 4 / 5.1 / 7.1 S/PDIF / CD RTL 8111B (10/100/1000 Mbit) PCI Express x16 PCI Express x1 PCI 1 IDE IDE 4 SATA 3Gb/s iTE IT8 ATA-100/66/1 (4 ) 4 SATA 3Gb/s 2

USB 2.0/1.1 USB

GA-P31-DS3/DS3L - 10 -
24-pin ATX 4-pin ATX 12 V IDE SATA 3Gb/s CPU
S/PDIF S/PDIF USB 2.0/1.1

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1/2) ATX_12V / ATX (2x2-pin 12V

2x12-pin

12V (400 )

2x12-pin pin

2x10-pin 2x10-

ATX_12V

+12V +12V

ATX 12 24

3.3V 3.3V +5V +5V Power Good 5V SB(stand by +5V) +12V +12V ( 3.3V ( 2x12-pin ) 2x12-pin )
3.3V -12V PS_ON(soft On/Off)
-5V +5V +5V +5V ( ( 2x12-pin ) 2x12-pin )

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3/4/5/6) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (
SYS_FAN1 PWR_FAN CPU +12V 3-pin CPU_FAN

SYS_FAN2 +12V CPU 4-pin

CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1 CPU_FAN SYS_FAN2
SYS_FAN1/ PWR_FAN SYS_FAN1 PWR_FAN

+12V /

3 +12V

7) FDD (

1.44 MB
360 KB 2.88 MB 720 KB 1.2 MB

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8) IDE1 (IDE
IDE (Master/Slave) ( ( IDE IDE ) )
9) SATAII0 / 1 / 2 / 3 (SATA 3Gb/s

SATA SATA 3Gb/s SATA

SATA 1.5Gb/s SATA

SATAII1 7

SATAII2 1

5 TXP TXN RXN RXP

1 SATAII1

1 SATAII3

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10) PWR_LED (

(S1) (S3/S4) (S5)

MPD+ MPDMPD-

S0 S1 S3/S4/S5

11) F_AUDIO (

HD (High Definition ) AC'97
AC'10 LINE2_L FSENSE2 MIC2_L MIC2_R -ACZ_DET LINE2_R FSENSE1 FAUDIO_JD Line Out (L) Line Out (R) MIC MIC

AC'97

HD 2/4/5.1/7.1

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12) F_PANEL (
Message/Power/ Sleep LED Power Switch Speaker Connector

MSG+ MSGPW+ PW-

SPEAK+

RES+ NC HD-

SPEAK-

IDE Hard Disk Active LED

MSG (Message/Power/Sleep LED)

Reset Switch

) (S1)

(S3/S4) ( BIOS ( ) )

PW (Power Switch) ( ) SPEAK (Speaker Connector)
BIOS Power Management Setup
HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED)

RES (Reset Switch)

) (Reset)

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13) CD_IN (

14) SPDIF_I (S/PDIF

SPDIFI

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15) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF

S/PDIF HDMI

SPDIFO

16) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB

USB USB
(5V) (5V) USB DXUSB DYUSB DX+ USB DY+

2x5-pin USB

IEEE USB

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17) CI (

18) CLR_CMOS (

CMOS CMOS (

BIOS )

CMOS CMOS BIOS ( BIOS - 29 (Load Optimized Defaults) )

19) BAT (

CMOS ( CMOS BIOS )

CMOS 1. 2. ) 3. 4. (

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BIOS (Basic Input and Output System Self-Test) BIOS ) (POST BIOS CMOS Power-On
BIOS BIOS <Ctrl> + <F1> BIOS BIOS Windows @BIOS

BIOS BIOS

POST BIOS

<Delete>

Q-Flash @BIOS

BIOS BIOS BIOS BIOS BIOS

Q-Flash

BIOS BIOS BIOS

BIOS CMOS ( CMOS BIOS Load Optimized Defaults CLR_CMOS )

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A. LOGO ( )
<TAB>:POST Screen <DEL>:BIOS Setup/Q-Flash <F9>:XpressRecovery2 <F12>:Boot Menu <END>:Qflash

B. POST

Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. Intel P31 BIOS for P31-DS3 E14. <DEL>: BIOS Setup/Q-Flash <F9>: XpressRecovery2 <F12>: Boot Menu <End>: Qflash 07/02/2007-P31-ICH7-6A79OG0WC-00

<TAB>

POST Screen <Tab> POST Full Screen LOGO Show <DEL> BIOS Setup/Q-Flash <Delete> BIOS <F9> XpressRecovery2 Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 <F12> Boot Menu Boot Menu BIOS < >

<F9>

< > <Enter> <Esc> BIOS Boot Menu

<End>

Q-Flash <End>

BIOS - 32 -

BIOS <Enter>

GA-P31-DS3 E14)

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 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving : Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type. F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS

ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash

< <Enter> <Esc> <Page Up> <Page Down> <F1> <F2> <F5> <F6> <F7> <F8> <F9> <F10> <F11> <F12> BIOS >
( ( ( Q-Flash BIOS CMOS CMOS

(Item Help) ) ) )

<F1> (General Help) (Item Help) + <F1> BIOS Load Optimized Defaults BIOS BIOS <Esc> <Ctrl>

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<F11>

<F12>

CMOS (Profile) (

Save CMOS to BIOS

BIOS (Profile 1-8) <SPACE> <Enter> F12 Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS CMOS <Enter>

Standard CMOS Features (

CMOS BIOS

Advanced BIOS Features (

Integrated Peripherals (

IDE SATA

Power Management Setup ( PnP/PCI Configurations (

PnP PCI

) PCI ) / ) ) )
PC Health Status ( MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) (
Load Fail-Safe Defaults (

Load Optimized Defaults (
BIOS BIOS BIOS BIOS BIOS BIOS
Set Supervisor Password (

Set User Password (

Save & Exit Setup (

CMOS BIOS BIOS

<Y> <F10>

Exit Without Saving (

<Esc>

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Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) IDE Channel 0 Master IDE Channel 0 Slave IDE Channel 2 Master IDE Channel 2 Slave IDE Channel 3 Master IDE Channel 3 Slave Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory

Item Help Menu Level

CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Tue, Jul 22:31:24 [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] [All, But Keyboard] 640K 510M 512M
: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values
+/-/PU/PD: Value F6: Fail-Safe Default

F10: Save

ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults

Date (mm:dd:yy) (

( )/ / /

Time (hh:mm:ss) (

IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave (

IDE/SATA

IDE/SATA IDE/SATA ( None
IDE HDD Auto-Detection <Enter> IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave IDE/SATA Auto BIOS POST None IDE/SATA Manual Access Mode Access Mode ( )
CHS Auto ( )/CHS/LBA/Large
IDE Channel 2, 3 Master/Slave (
IDE Auto-Detection <Enter> Extended IDE Drive IDE/SATA Auto BIOS POST None IDE/SATA Access Mode
IDE/SATA IDE/SATA ( None )

Large/Auto (

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( ) Capacity Cylinder Head Precomp Landing Zone Sector

(Precompensation)

Drive A (
360K, 5.25" 1.2M, 5.25" 720K, 3.5" None 1.44M, 3.5" 2.88M, 3.5"

Floppy 3 Mode Support (

( ) Drive A ( POST No Errors All Errors All, But Keyboard All, But Diskette All, But Disk/Key A

3 Mode

3 Mode 3 Mode )

Disabled

Halt on (

Memory (

640 KB MS-DOS
BIOS POST (Power On Self Test) Base Memory PC Extended Memory Total Memory

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Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability CPU Hyper-Threading ( ) Limit CPUID Max. to 3 ( ) No-Execute Memory Protect ( ) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) ( ) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) ( CPU EIST Function ( ) Virtualization Technology ( ) Full Screen LOGO Show Init Display First

PATA IDE Set to Master/Slave

SATA 0/2

PATA IDE Set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave Ch. 1

SATA Port 1/3 Set to (

SATA 1/3
PATA IDE Set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave Ch. 0

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USB Controller (

USB ( Enabled)

USB 2.0 Controller ( USB Keyboard Support (

( Disabled)

USB 2.0 USB

MS-DOS

USB 2.0 ( USB Enabled)

USB Mouse Support (

Legacy USB storage detect (

Azalia Codec (

( Auto) Disabled Enabled) Disabled

Onboard H/W LAN (

SMART LAN (
Start detecting at Port.. Pair1-2 Status = Open Pair3-6 Status = Open Pair4-5 Status = Open Pair7-8 Status = Open
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software SMART LAN / / / / Length Length Length Length = = = = 0.0m 0.0m 0.0m 0.0m Item Help Menu Level

Status 0.0m

Length

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Gigabit hub

10/100 Mbps hub

Start detecting at Port.. Link Detected --> 100Mbps Cable Length= 30m
Link Detected Cable Length
hub 10m length less than 10M MS-DOS 10/100 Mbps LAN Boot ROM Gigabit hub Cable

Windows 1000 Mbps hub

10/100/

Status

Pair1-2 Status = Short / Length = 1.6m Pair 1-2 1.6 10/100 Mbps Status Open

Pair 4-5 Length

Onboard LAN Boot ROM (

Boot ROM

Onboard Serial Port 1 (
Auto 2E8/IRQ3 BIOS Auto Disabled
Disabled BIOS 2F8/IRQ3 3E8/IRQ4

3F8/IRQ4 (

Onboard Parallel Port (
Disabled 3BC/IRQ7 BIOS Disabled

378/IRQ7 ( ) 278/IRQ5

Parallel Port Mode (

SPP EPP ECP ECP+EPP

( EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port) ECP (Extended Capabilities Port) EPP ECP )

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Power Management Setup (
[S3(STR)] [Instant-Off] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Everyday 0:0:0 [Enabled] [32-bit mode] [Disabled] [Disabled] Enter [Soft-Off]
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN PME Event Wake Up Power On by Ring Resume by Alarm x Date (of Month) Alarm x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm HPET Support ( ) HPET Mode ( ) Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB Power ON Password AC Back Function

ACPI Suspend Type (

S1(POS) ACPI S1 ACPI S3 S1 (POS

Power On Suspend)

S3(STR)

S3 (STR S1

Suspend To RAM)

Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN (

MS-DOS Instant-Off Delay 4 Sec.

( 4 ) 4

PME Event Wake Up (

ACPI / 1 ATX (

PCI Enabled) PCIe +5VSB

Power On by Ring (

ACPI ( Enabled)

Windows Vista - 42 -

Resume by Alarm (

( Disabled) ) )

Date (of Month) Alarm : Everyday ( ) 1~31 ( Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm : (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59) (

HPET Support

Windows Vista ) (
High Precision Event Timer Enabled) HPET 32-bit 64-bit Windows Vista

HPET Mode

Windows Vista Windows Vista 64-bit mode 32-bit mode

Power On By Mouse (

PS/2 +5VSB ( ) PS/2 / 1 ATX

Disabled Double Click

Power On By Keyboard (
PS/2 +5VSB ( ) 1~5 Windows 98

/ 1 ATX

Disabled Password Keyboard 98

KB Power ON Password (

Power On by Keyboard <Enter> 1~5
Passoword <Enter> <Enter> <Enter> <Enter>

AC Back Function (

Soft-Off ( Full-On Memory )

Windows Vista - 43 BIOS

PnP/PCI Configurations (
PCI1 IRQ Assignment PCI2 IRQ Assignment PCI3 IRQ Assignment [Auto] [Auto] [Auto]
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations

PCI1 IRQ Assignment (

Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 10

PCI BIOS 11

IRQ ( PCI 15

) IRQ 3

PCI2 IRQ Assignment (

PCI3 IRQ Assignment (

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PC Health Status (

Reset Case Open Status Case Opened Vcore DDR18V +3.3V +12V Current System Temperature Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN Speed Current POWER FAN Speed CPU Warning Temperature CPU FAN Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning POWER FAN Fail Warning CPU Smart FAN Control CPU Smart FAN Mode [Disabled] No OK OK OK OK 47 oC 47 oC 3375 RPM 0 RPM 0 RPM [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software PC Health Status

Reset Case Open Status (

Disabled Enabled

Case Opened (

Yes Reset Case Open Status

Enabled

Current Voltage(V) Vcore / DDR18V / +3.3V / +12V ( Current System/CPU Temperature (
Current CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Speed (RPM) (

CPU/ /

CPU Warning Temperature (CPU

CPU CPU 70 o C / 158 oF

Disabled ( 80 o C / 176o F 90 o C / 194 o F CPU

60 o C / 140 o F

CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Fail Warning (CPU/

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CPU Smart FAN Control (CPU
Disabled Enabled CPU CPU CPU EasyTune

CPU Smart FAN Mode (CPU

Auto Voltage PWM 3-pin

F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS

<Enter>

<Y>
2-11 Load Optimized Defaults (
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 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash : Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Load Optimized Defaults Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? N Setup Save & Exit Exit Without Saving

<Enter> BIOS CMOS

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2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password (
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations Enter Password: PC Health Status MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash : Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change/Set/Disable Password Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving
<Enter> BIOS Supervisor ( Setup )
Advanced BIOS Features BIOS System

Password Check BIOS

User (
) Advanced BIOS Features System BIOS Password Check

<Enter> BIOS

<Enter> BIOS PASSWORD DISABLED

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2-13 Save & Exit Setup (
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y Password Set User Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving : Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Save Data to CMOS F11: Save CMOS to BIOS
PC Health Status MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash

F12: Load CMOS from BIOS

<Enter> <N>

<Y> <Esc>

2-14 Exit Without Saving (
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 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash : Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Abandon all Data Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N Password Set User Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS
<Enter> <Y> <N> <Esc>

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( ( Run.exe) Windows XP )
Xpress Install Xpress Install Install Xpress Install

Xpress Install )

( Xpress Install

Windows XP vice Pack 1 " (
USB 2.0 " "?" USB 2.0 ( )
Windows XP Ser\ " ")

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Install

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Xpress Recovery2
Xpress Recovery2 NTFS PATA SATA FAT32 FAT16
Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 ( ) 10 GB
Intel xMB VESA Windows 2000 SP3( Xpress Recovery
Windows XP SP1( Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2

) Xpress Recovery

USB RAID/AHCI
(*) port2. port0 SATA port1
PATA IDE1/IDE2. PATA IDE1 SATA port0 - 57 -
SATA port0/port1/ PATA IDE1 SATA SATA port0

( Windows XP )

1. 2. BIOS

Windows XP

Advanced BIOS Features ( 1) 10 GB ( ) CD-ROM Xpress Recovery2 ( 2)

1 3. NTFS (

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4. Xpress Recovery2 Recovery2( 5)

4) Xpress

5. ( Xpress Recovery7)

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Xpress Recovery2 any key to startup XpressRocovery2" (
. Boot from CD/DVD: Press any key to startup XpressRecovery2..
"Press 8) Xpress Recovery2

8 Xpress Recovery2 ( 9)

Xpress Recovery2 BIOS POST <F9>
Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. Intel P31 BIOS for P31-DS3 E14.
<DEL>: BIOS Setup/Q-Flash <F9>: XpressRecovery2 <F12>: Boot Menu <End>: Qflash 07/02/2007-P31-ICH7-6A79OG0WC-00
C. Xpress Recovery2 1. BACKUP 2. Xpress Recovery2
(Backup) ( ( 11) 10) Windows
12 GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L - 60 -

D. Xpress Recovery2

(Restore)

RESTORE 13 14)

E. Xpress Recovery2

(Remove)

REMOVE ( 15)

Xpress Recovery2 ( 16)

REBOOT

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BIOS DOS Q-Flash T M Q-Flash BIOS Windows Q-Flash BIOS BIOS @ B I O S TM @BIOS @BIOS BIOS Q-Flash T M BIOS @BIOS T M

BIOS BIOS Q-Flash

Windows BIOS

1. 2. USB 3. POST

BIOS ( ) BIOS <End> BIOS
BIOS BIOS ( USB p31ds3.f1) FAT32/16/12 Q-Flash ( Q-Flash Q-Flash IDE/SATA )
POST <End> BIOS Setup RAID/AHCI POST <End>

<F8>

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BIOS Update BIOS from Drive BIOS BIOS FAT32/16/12 RAID/AHCI POST <Enter>

Q-Flash Q-Flash <Enter> Save BIOS to Drive IDE/SATA Q-Flash

Floppy A

Q-Flash Utility v2.02 Flash Type/Size..MXIC SPI Flash
Enter : Run A Floppy HDD 0-0
Keep DMI Data Enable Update BIOS from Drive Save BIOSfound 0 file(s) to Drive :Move ESC:Reset <Drive> F10:Power Off <Drive>

Total size : 0

Free size : 0

to update BIOS?"

BIOS <Enter> BIOS BIOS
"Are you sure BIOS BIOS /USB
Q-Flash Utility v2.02 Flash Type/Size..MXIC SPI Flash Keep DMI Data Enable Update completed Drive !! Copy BIOSBIOS from - Pass !! Save BIOS to Drive Please press any key to continue :Move ESC:Reset 512K

Enter : Run

F10:Power Off

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<Esc> POST

POST Defaults

<Delete> BIOS <Enter> BIOS BIOS

Load Optimized BIOS BIOS

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 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash : Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? Y Setup Save & Exit Exit Without Saving F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS
Save & Exit Setup BIOS

C M OS BIOS

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1. 2. 3.

BIOS BIOS ( BIOS )

Intel Hyper-Threading

C.O.M.(Corporate Online Management) BIOS BIOS

@BIOS @BIOS @BIOS

(P)/GIGABYTE/@BIOS
1. BIOS @BIOS BIOS Save Current BIOS BIOS

" "

"Update New BIOS"
@BIOS OK Find BIOS From Gigabyte Update New BIOS

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) BIOS
@BIOS BIOS BIOS <Delete> <Enter> BIOS BIOS

Load Optimized

Defaults
All Files (*.*) Update New BIOS BIOS ( BIOS p31ds3.f1)
<Delete> <Enter> BIOS

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EasyTune 5
E a s y T u n e TM 5 Windows EasyTune 5 \ \

C.I.A. ( )

M.I.B. (
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
/ OVER CLOCKING C.I.A. / M.I.B. SMART FAN PC HEALTH GO EAZY MODE / ADVANCED MODE LEDs GIGABYTE Logo Help

C.I.A.

M.I.B.
EasyTune TM 5 EasyTune T M 5 CPU EasyTune 5
) EasyTune 5 ) C.I.A. M.I.B.

CPU - 67 -

Windows Vista ReadyBoost
Windows Vista ReadyBoost ReadyBoost USB ReadyBoost

ReadyBoost ReadyBoost

ReadyBoost ReadyBoost (RAM)

256 MB

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5-1-/ 4 / 5.1 / 7.1

2 / 4 / 5.1 / 7. 1

(High Definition Audio) Retasking
/ (HD) 96KHz 192KHz / (DAC) (Multi-Streaming) MP3 44.1KHz H D (High Definition )
driver for High Definition Audio"
"Microsoft UAA Bus Service Pack
)2 / 4 / 5.1 / 7.4 5.1 7.1

/ / - 69 -

/ 4CH 6CH 2CH 8CH

C. AC'97

AC'97 /

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(S/PDIF

SPDIF_IN

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( S/PDIF ) S/PDIF S/PDIF

C. S/PDIF

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Pink In

Front Green In

Rear Pink In

\ \ Realtek HD Audio Input

Realtek HD Audio Input

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( Front Pink In. ) 1 (1)

\ Front Green In

1. 2. 3. 4.

1. 2. (.wav) 3. 4. 5. [ [ [ ] ] ] [ ]

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\ Q A BIOS BIOS BIOS Q A / / <Ctrl> + <F1> BIOS POST <Delete> \

CMOS Clear CMOS

(CLR_CMOS) CMOS

CLR_CMOS CMOS

CMOS ( )
<Delete> BIOS Optimized Defaults) BIOS
Load Fail-Safe Defaults BIOS BIOS (

Save & Exit Setup )

Q A 1 1

Award BIOS CMOS 3 9

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CPU CPU_FAN

POST <Delete> BIOS Load Optimized Defaults Fail-Safe Defaults & Exit Setup

Load Save

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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 power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.

PCI Express x1 Slot

PCI Express x16 Slot

PCI Slot

Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Locate an expansion slot that supports your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel. 2. Align the card with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot. 3. Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the slot. 4. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw. 5. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Turn on your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating system. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: Installing a Graphics Card: Gently insert the graphics card into the PCI Express x16 slot. Make sure the graphics card is locked by the latch at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot.
Removing the Card: Press the white latch at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the slot.

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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.
Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector
This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital coaxial audio. Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides a coaxial digital audio in connector.
Optical S/PDIF Out Connector
This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector.

Serial Port

The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. GA-P31-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 26 -

Reset Switch

13) CD_IN (CD In Connector)
You may connect the audio cable that came with your optical drive to the header.
Definition CD-L GND GND CD-R
14) 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 S/PDIF in cable. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in cable, please contact the local dealer.
Definition Power SPDIFI GND

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15) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header)
This header supports digital S/PDIF out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For example, some graphics cards may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card.

Definition SPDIFO GND

16) 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.
Definition Power (5V) Power (5V) USB DXUSB DYUSB DX+ USB DY+ GND GND No Pin NC
Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header. Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket.

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17) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header)
This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design.

Definition Signal GND

18) 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. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds.

Open: Normal

Short: Clear CMOS Values
Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. After clearing the CMOS values and before turning on your computer, be sure to remove the jumper cap from the jumper. Failure to do so may 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). - 29 Hardware Installation

19) 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. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost.
You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery: 1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery holder, making them short for 5 seconds.) 3. Replace the battery. 4. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer.
Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery. Replace the battery with an equivalent one. Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect model. Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by yourself or uncertain about the battery model. When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of the battery (the positive side should face up). Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations.

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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-Test (POST) during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features. When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the <Delete> key during the POST when the power is turned on. To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you can press <Ctrl> + <F1> in the main menu of the BIOS Setup program. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. For instructions on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities."

Standard CMOS Features

Use this menu to configure the system 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 Peripherals

Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc.

Power Management Setup

Use this menu to configure all the power-saving functions.

PnP/PCI Configurations

Use this menu to configure the system's PCI & PnP resources.

PC Health Status

Use this menu to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc.
MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your CPU, memory, etc.

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations.

Load Optimized Defaults

Optimized defaults are factory settings for optimal-performance system operations.

Set Supervisor Password

Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. A supervisor password allows you to make changes in BIOS Setup.

Set User Password

Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. An user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes.

Save & Exit Setup

Save all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing <F10> can also carry out this task.)

Exit Without Saving

Abandon all changes and the previous settings remain in effect. Pressing <Y> to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing <Esc> can also carry out this task.) GA-P31-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 34 -
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) IDE Channel 0 Master IDE Channel 0 Slave IDE Channel 2 Master IDE Channel 2 Slave IDE Channel 3 Master IDE Channel 3 Slave Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values Fri, Aug 22:31:24 [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] [All, But Keyboard] 640K 510M 512M +/-/PU/PD: Value F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Item Help Menu Level

CPU Hyper-Threading (Note)
Enables or disables Intel Hyper-Threading Technology. 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 Disabled for Windows XP operating system; set this item 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. This function may enhance protection for the computer, reducing exposure to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled)
CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note)
Enables or disables Intel CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. (Default: Enabled)
CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) (Note)
Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor (TM2) function, a CPU overheating protection function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is overheated. (Default: Enabled)

CPU EIST Function (Note)

Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). Depending on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease average power consumption and heat production. (Default: Enabled)
Virtualization Technology (Note)
Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled)

Full Screen LOGO Show

Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled)

Init Display First

Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card or PCI Express graphics card. PCI Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default) PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card as the first display.
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CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Integrated Peripherals [Enabled] [Auto] Ch.0 Master/Slave Ch.2 Master/Slave Ch.3 Master/Slave [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [378/IRQ7] [SPP] Item Help Menu Level

DDR2 OverVoltage 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 OverVoltage Control
Allows you to to set PCIe voltage. Normal Supplies the PCIe bus voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Increases PCIe bus voltage by 0.1V to 0.3V at 0.1V increment.

FSB OverVoltage Control

Allows you to set the Front Side Bus voltage. Normal Supplies the FSB voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Increases FSB voltage by 0.1V to 0.3V at 0.1V increment.
(G)MCH OverVoltage Control
Allows you to set the North Bridge voltage. Normal Supplies the North Bridge voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Increases North Bridge voltage by 0.1V to 0.3V at 0.1V increment.

CPU Voltage Control

Allows you to set the CPU voltage. Normal sets the CPU voltage as required. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU.

Normal CPU Vcore

Displays the normal operating voltage of your CPU.

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2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults
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 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash : Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Load Fail-Safe DefaultsSave & Exit Setup (Y/N)? N Exit Without Saving F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS
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.

2-11 Load Optimized Defaults
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 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash : Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Load Optimized Defaults Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? N Setup Save & Exit Exit Without Saving F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS
Press <Enter> on this item and then press the <Y> key to load the optimal BIOS default settings. The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to operate in optimum state. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values.

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2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations Enter Password: PC Health Status MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash : Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change/Set/Disable Password Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS
Press <Enter> on this item and type the password with up to 8 characters and then press <Enter>. You will be requested to confirm the password. Type the password again and press <Enter>. The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two separate passwords: Supervisor Password When a system password is set and the Password Check item in Advanced BIOS Features is set to Setup, you must enter the supervisor password for entering BIOS Setup and making BIOS changes. When the Password Check item is set to System, you must enter the supervisor password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. User Password When the Password Check item is set to System, you must enter the supervisor password (or user password) at system startup to continue system boot. In BIOS Setup, you must enter the supervisor password if you wish to make changes to BIOS settings. The user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes. To clear the password, press <Enter> on the password item and when requested for the password, press <Enter> again. The message "PASSWORD DISABLED" will appear, indicating the password has been cancelled.

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2-13 Save & Exit Setup
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y Password Set User Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving : Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Save Data to CMOS F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS
PC Health Status MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash
Press <Enter> on this item and press the <Y> key. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Press <N> or <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu.

2-14 Exit Without Saving

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 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash : Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Abandon all Data Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N Password Set User Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS
Press <Enter> on this item and press the <Y> key. This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the CMOS. Press <N> or <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu.

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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation
Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optional drive. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.)
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 item. Or you can press Xpress Install to install all the driver items.

System Requirements:

Intel x86 platform At least 64 MB of system memory VESA compatible graphics card Windows 2000 with SP3 or later; Windows XP with SP1 or later Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are different utilities. For example, a backup file created with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. USB hard drives are not supported. Hard drives in RAID/AHCI mode are not supported.
"*" Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard drive in the following sequence: The first PATA IDE connector, the second PATA IDE connector, the first SATA connector, the second SATA connector and so forth. For example, when hard drives are attached to the first IDE and the first SATA connectors, the hard drive on the first IDE connector is the first physical drive. When hard drives are attached to the first and second SATA connectors, the hard drive on the first SATA connector is the first physical drive. - 57 Unique Features
Installation and Configuration
(The following procedure uses Windows XP as the example operating system.)
A. Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard Drive
1. 2. Set CD-ROM drive as the first boot device under "Advanced BIOS Features" in the BIOS Setup program. Save the changes and exit. When partitioning your hard drive (Figure 1), make sure to leave unallocated space for Xpress Recovery2 (10 GB or more is recommended; actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of data) (Figure 2).

Figure 1

Figure 2
Select a file system (for example, NTFS) and begin the installation of the operating system (Figure 3).

Figure 3

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After the operating system is installed, right-click the My Computer icon on your desktop and select Manage (Figure 4). Go to Computer Management to check disk allocation. Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file to the unallocated space (black stripe along the top)(Figure 5). Please note that if there is no enough unallocated space, Xpress Recovery2 cannot save the backup file.

Figure 4 5.

Figure 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 new partitions or use Xpress Recovery2. If this occurs, reinstall the operating system and re-partition your hard drive.

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S/PDIF Out:
The S/PDIF out jacks can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio quality.
B. Conneting a S/PDIF out Cable
Connect a S/PDIF coaxial cable or a S/PDIF optical cable (either one) to an external decoder for transmitting the S/PDIF digital audio signals.

S/PDIF Coaxial Cable

S/PDIF Optical Cable
C. Configuring S/PDIF out:
Click the tool icon in the DIGITAL section. In the S/PDIF In/Out Settings dialog box, select an output sampling rate and select (or disable) the output source. Click OK to complete the configuration.

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5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording
Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio will appear in your system tray. Manager icon Double-click the icon to access the Audio Control Panel.
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 Volume icon in your system tray and click it to open the volume control panel.

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Step 4: To hear the sound being recorded during the recording process when using the microphone function on the front panel, do not select the Mute check box under Front Pink In or Front Green In in Master Volume. It is recommended that you set the volume at a middle level. To hear the sound being recorded during the recording process when using the microphone function on the back panel, do not select the Mute check box under Rear Pink In in Master Volume. It is recommended that you set the volume at its middle level.
(Note) If you cannot find the volume control options you need in Master Volume, go to the Options menu and then choose Properties. Select the volume control options you wish to show and click OK to complete.
Step 5: Next, while in Master Volume, go to Options and click Properties. In the Mixer device list, select Realtek HD Audio Input. Then set the recording sound level properly. Do NOT mute the recording sound, or you will not hear any sound when playing back the recording you just made.
Select Realtek HD Audio Input in the Mixer device list

Recording Control

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Step 6: To raise the recording and playing sound for the microphone, go to Options in Master Volume 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, click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories, point to Entertainment, and then click Sound Recorder to begin the sound recording.

5-1-4 Using the Sound Recorder

Recording the Sound:

1. Make sure you have connected the audio input device (e.g. microphone) to the computer. 2. On the File menu, choose New. 3. To record a sound file, click the Recording button. 4. To stop the recording, click the Stop button. Be sure to save the recording upon completion.

Playing the Sound:

1. On the File menu, choose Open. 2. In the Open dialog box, select the sound (.wav) file you wish to play. 3. To play a sound file, click the Play button. 4. To stop playing, click the Stop button. to 5. You may use the Fast Forward button move to the beginning of a file or the Fast Backward button to the end. - 75 Appendix

Troubleshooting

5-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions
To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support\Motherboard\FAQ 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. Press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup during the POST. In the Main Menu, press <Ctrl>+<F1> to show the advanced options. Q: Why is the light of my keyboard/optical mouse still on after the computer shuts down? A: Some motherboard provides a small amount of standby power after the computer shuts down and that's why the light is still on. Q: How do I clear the CMOS values? A: If your motherboard has a clearing CMOS jumper, refer to the instructions on the CLR_CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 to short the jumper to clear the CMOS values. If your board doesn't have this jumper, refer to the instructions on the motherboard battery in Chapter 1. You can temporarily remove the battery from the battery holder to stop supplying power to the CMOS, which will clear the CMOS values after about one minute. Refer to the steps below: Steps: 1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery holder, making them short for 5 seconds.) 3. Replace the battery. 4. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer. 5. Press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "Load Optimized Defaults") to load BIOS default settings. 6. Saves changes and exit BIOS Setup (select "Save & Exit Setup") to restart your computer. Q: Why do I still get a weak sound even though I have turned my speaker to the maximum volume? A: Make sure your speaker is equipped with an internal amplifier. If not, try a speaker with power/ amplifier. Q: What do the beeps emitted during the POST mean? A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-P31-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 76 -

5-2-2 Troubleshooting 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.
Make sure the motherboard does not short-circuit with the chassis or other metal objects. No Check if the CPU cooler is attached to the CPU securely. Is the power connector of the CPU cooler connected to the CPU_FAN header properly? Yes
Isolate the short circuit.
The problem is verified and solved. No
Secure the CPU cooler on the CPU. Connect the CPU cooler power cable to the motherboard.
Correctly insert the memory into the memory socket.
Check if the memory is installed properly on the memory slot.
Yes Insert the graphics card. Connect the ATX main power cable and the 12V power cable. Turn on the power to start the computer.
The problem is verified and solved.
Press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "Load Optimized Defaults"). Select "Save & Exit Setup" to save changes and exit BIOS Setup.

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When the computer is turned on, is the CPU cooler running?
The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail.
The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail.
Check if there is display on your monitor.
Yes Turn off the computer. Plugg in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer.
Check if the keyboard is working properly.
The keyboard or mouse might fail.
Yes Press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "Load Optimized Defaults"). Select "Save & Exit Setup" to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. The problem is verified and solved.
Turn off the computer and connect the IDE/SATA devices. Check if the system can boot successfully. Yes Reinstall the operating system. Reinstall other devices one by one (install one device at one time and then boot the system to see if the device works successfully).
The IDE/SATA device, connector, or cable might fail.
If the procedure above is unable to solve your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Or go to the Support\Technical Service Zone page to submit your question. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible.

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