Gigabyte GA-P35T-DS4 User manual

GA-P35T-DS4
LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel®CoreTM processor family/
Intel®Pentium®processor family/Intel®Celeron®processor family
User's Manual
Rev. 1002
12ME-P35TDS4-1002R
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Motherboard
GA-P35T-DS4
Apr. 20, 2007
Motherboard GA-P35T-DS4
Apr. 20, 2007

Copyright
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global distributor of GIGABYTE branded motherboards.
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Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without prior
notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any
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Documentation Classifications
In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations:
For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.
For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual.
For instructions on how to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the
information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website.
For product-related information, check on our website at:
http://www.gigabyte.com.tw
Identifying Your Motherboard Revision
The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0" means
the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updating motherboard
BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.
Example:

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Table of Contents
OptionalItems ................................................................................................................. 6
Box Contents ................................................................................................................. 6
GA-P35T-DS4 Motherboard Layout .............................................................................. 7
Block Diagram ................................................................................................................ 8
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .................................................................................... 9
1-1 Installation Precautions ..................................................................................... 9
1-2 Product Specifications .................................................................................... 10
1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler .............................................................. 13
1-3-1 Installing the CPU ................................................................................................ 13
1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler ................................................................................... 15
1-4 Installing the Memory ..................................................................................... 16
1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ................................................................ 16
1-4-2 Installing a Memory ............................................................................................. 17
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................................... 18
1-6 Installing the SATA Bracket ............................................................................. 20
1-7 Back Panel Connectors ................................................................................. 21
1-8 Internal Connectors ........................................................................................ 23
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup................................................................................................. 35
2-1 Startup Screen ................................................................................................ 36
2-2 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 37
2-3 Standard CMOS Features ............................................................................. 39
2-4 Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................................. 41
2-5 Integrated Peripherals ..................................................................................... 43
2-6 Power Management Setup ............................................................................. 46
2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations ................................................................................. 48
2-8 PC Health Status ........................................................................................... 49
2-9 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ....................................................................... 51
2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................................................................................... 54
2-11 Load Optimized Defaults ................................................................................. 54
2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password ..................................................................... 55
2-13 Save & Exit Setup ......................................................................................... 56
2-14 Exit Without Saving ....................................................................................... 56

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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...................................................................................... 57
3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers ............................................................................... 57
3-2 Software Applications ..................................................................................... 58
3-3 Driver CD Information .................................................................................... 58
3-4 Hardware Information ..................................................................................... 59
3-5 Contact Us ..................................................................................................... 59
Chapter 4 Unique Features ......................................................................................... 61
4-1 Xpress Recovery2 ......................................................................................... 61
4-2 BIOS Update Utilities ..................................................................................... 66
4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility ...................................................... 66
4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility ....................................................... 69
4-3 EasyTune 5 .................................................................................................... 71
4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost ........................................................................... 72
Chapter 5 Appendix .................................................................................................... 73
5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) .................................................................... 73
5-1-1 Configuring Intel® ICH9R SATA Controllers ...................................................... 73
5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller ............................................. 79
5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette ..................................................... 85
5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System ...................... 86
5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output ................................................................. 90
5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio ............................................................ 90
5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (Optional) ........................................................... 92
5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording ................................................................... 95
5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder ................................................................................. 97
5-3 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 98
5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................. 98
5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure ................................................................................ 99

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Box Contents
GA-P35T-DS4 motherboard
Motherboard Driver Disk
User's Manual
Quick Installation Guide
Intel®LGA775 CPU Installation Guide
One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable
Four SATA 3Gb/s cables
One SATA bracket
I/O Shield
The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain.
The box contents are subject to change without notice.
Optional Items
2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-51/R)
4-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-21/R)
2-port IEEE 1394a bracket (Part No. 12CF1-1IE008-01/R)
S/PDIF in cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-01/R)

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GA-P35T-DS4 Motherboard Layout
KB_MS
CPU_FAN
LGA775
ATX
GA-P35T-DS4
CD_IN F_AUDIO
MAIN_BIOS
FDD
PCIE_16_1
PCIE_2
F_USB1
CODEC
GIGABYTE
SATA2
SPDIF_IN
IDE
DDRIII1
DDRIII2
DDRIII3
DDRIII4
PWR_FAN
F2_1394
F1_1394
TSB43AB23
PCIE_16_2
PCI1
PCI2
BATTERY SATAII0
F_PANEL
IT8718
RTL8111B
ATX_12V_2X
Intel®P35
Intel®ICH9R
PWR_LED
USB LAN
AUDIO
LPT
USB 1394
COM
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
CLR_CMOS
PCIE_3
SATAII1
SATAII2
SATAII4
SATAII3
SATAII5
PCIE_12V
GSATAII1
GSATAII0
SYS_FAN2
SYS_FAN1
F_USB4
BP_BIOS
CI
NB_FAN
PCIE_1
F_USB2 F_USB3

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Block Diagram
LGA775
Processor
Host
Interface
Intel®
P35
MCH CLK (333/266/200 MHz)
DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz
Intel®
ICH9R
Dual BIOS
2 PCI
PCI Bus
Dual Channel Memory
6 SATA 3Gb/s
PCI CLK
(33 MHz)
3 IEEE 1394a
12 USB Ports
IT8718
Floppy
PS/2 KB/Mouse
LPT Port
COM Port
CPU CLK+/- (333/266/200 MHz)
TSB43AB23
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out
Line-Out
MIC
Line-In
SPDIF In
SPDIF Out
Side Speaker Out
Surround Speaker Out
CODEC
3 PCI Express x1
PCI Express Bus
RTL
8111B
x1
LAN
RJ45
x1
PCIe CLK
(100 MHz)
PCI Express x16
PCI Express x1
2 SATA 3Gb/s
ATA-133/100/66/
33 IDE Channel
GIGABYTE
SATA2
Switch
x1 x1
PCI Express x3
PCIe CLK
(100 MHz)

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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 break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or
warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation.
•Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before
installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.
•When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard,
make sure they are connected tightly and securely.
•When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.
•It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic
components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap,
keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity.
•Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within a
electrostatic shielding container.
•Before unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure the power supply
has been turned off.
•Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to
the local voltage standard.
•Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware
components are connected.
•To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the
motherboard circuit or its components.
•Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or
within the computer casing.
•Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface
.
•Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment.
•Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system
components as well as physical harm to the user.
•If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the
product, please consult a certified computer technician.
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

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English
1-2 Product Specifications
CPU Support for an Intel®CoreTM 2 Extreme processor/
Intel®CoreTM 2 Quad processor/Intel®CoreTM 2 Duo processor/
Intel®Pentium®processor Extreme Edition/Intel®Pentium®D processor/
Intel®Pentium®4 processor Extreme Edition/Intel®Pentium®4 processor/
Intel®Celeron®D processor in the LGA 775 package
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
Support for Intel®Hyper-Threading Technology
L2 cache varies with CPU
Front Side Bus 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB
Chipset North Bridge: Intel®P35 Express Chipset
South Bridge: Intel®ICH9R
Memory 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 8 GB of system memory (Note1)
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.)
Audio Realtek ALC889A codec
High Definition Audio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
Support for DTS (dts NEO:PC)
Support for Dolby Digital Live
Support for S/PDIF In/Out
Support for CD In
LAN Realtek 8111B chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Expansion Slots 2 x PCI Express x16 slots
(The PCIE_16_1 slot supports x16; the PCIE_16_2 supports x4.)
3 x PCI Express x1 slots (share with the PCIE_16_2 slot) (Note 2)
2 x PCI slots
Storage Interface South Bridge:
- 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive
- 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATAII0, SATAII1, SATAII2, SATAII3,
SATAII4, SATAII5) supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices
- Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10
GIGABYTE SATA2 chip:
- 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices
- 2 x SATA 3 Gb/s connectors (GSATAII0, GSATAII1) supporting up to
2 SATA 3Gb/s devices
- Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD
IEEE 1394 T.I. TSB43AB23 chip
Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (1 on the back panel, 2 via the IEEE 1394 bracket
connected to the internal IEEE 1394 headers)