Gigabyte GA-Q35M-S2 User manual

GA-Q35M-S2
LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel®CoreTM processor family/
Intel®Pentium®processor family/Intel®Celeron®processor family
User's Manual
Rev.1001
12ME-Q35MS2-1001R

Nov. 21, 2007
Motherboard
GA-Q35M-S2
Motherboard
GA-Q35M-S2
Nov. 21, 2007

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Identifying Your Motherboard Revision
Therevisionnumberonyourmotherboardlookslikethis:"REV:X.X."Forexample,"REV:1.0"means
therevisionofthemotherboardis1.0.Checkyourmotherboardrevisionbeforeupdatingmotherboard
BIOS,drivers,orwhenlookingfortechnicalinformation.
Example:

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Table of Contents
OptionalItems................................................................................................................. 6
BoxContents ................................................................................................................. 6
GA-Q35M-S2MotherboardLayout................................................................................ 7
BlockDiagram................................................................................................................ 8
Chapter 1 HardwareInstallation .................................................................................... 9
1-1 InstallationPrecautions ..................................................................................... 9
1-2 ProductSpecifications .................................................................................... 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 InstallingtheMemory ..................................................................................... 16
1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration................................................................ 16
1-4-2 Installing a Memory............................................................................................. 17
1-5 InstallinganExpansion Card ......................................................................... 18
1-6 BackPanelConnectors ................................................................................. 19
1-7 InternalConnectors ........................................................................................ 21
Chapter 2 BIOSSetup................................................................................................. 33
2-1 StartupScreen................................................................................................ 34
2-2 TheMainMenu .............................................................................................. 35
2-3 StandardCMOSFeatures ............................................................................. 37
2-4 Advanced BIOS Features.............................................................................. 39
2-5 IntegratedPeripherals ..................................................................................... 42
2-6 PowerManagementSetup ............................................................................. 44
2-7 PnP/PCIConfigurations................................................................................. 46
2-8 PC HealthStatus ........................................................................................... 47
2-9 MBIntelligentTweaker(M.I.T.) ....................................................................... 49
2-10 LoadFail-SafeDefaults................................................................................... 51
2-11 LoadOptimizedDefaults ................................................................................. 51
2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password..................................................................... 52
2-13 Save & Exit Setup......................................................................................... 53
2-14 ExitWithoutSaving ....................................................................................... 53
2-15 SecurityChipConfiguration............................................................................ 54

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Chapter 3 DriversInstallation ...................................................................................... 55
3-1 InstallingChipsetDrivers ............................................................................... 55
3-2 SoftwareApplications ..................................................................................... 56
3-3 DriverCDInformation .................................................................................... 56
3-4 HardwareInformation ..................................................................................... 57
3-5 Contact Us..................................................................................................... 57
Chapter 4 UniqueFeatures......................................................................................... 59
4-1 XpressRecovery2 ......................................................................................... 59
4-2 BIOS Update Utilities..................................................................................... 64
4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility...................................................... 64
4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility ....................................................... 67
4-3 EasyTune 5Pro ............................................................................................. 69
4-4 WindowsVistaReadyBoost........................................................................... 70
Chapter 5 Appendix .................................................................................................... 71
5-1 ConfiguringSATAHardDrive(s) .................................................................... 71
5-1-1 Configuring Intel®ICH9DO SATA Controllers.................................................... 71
5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette ..................................................... 77
5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System ...................... 78
5-2 ConfiguringAudioInputandOutput................................................................. 83
5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio ............................................................ 83
5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In and Out Cable (Optional)............................................ 85
5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording ................................................................... 87
5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder................................................................................. 89
5-3 Troubleshooting............................................................................................... 90
5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................. 90
5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure ................................................................................ 91
RegulatoryStatements ................................................................................................. 93

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Box Contents
GA-Q35M-S2motherboard
Motherboarddriverdisk
User'sManual
Intel®LGA775CPU InstallationGuide
OneIDEcableandone floppy disk drive cable
TwoSATA3Gb/scables
I/O Shield
•Theboxcontentsabove are forreferenceonlyandthe actual items shalldependonproduct package you obtain.
Thebox contentsare subjectto change without notice.
•Themotherboardimageisforreferenceonly.
Optional Items
2-portUSB2.0bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-51R)
2-portSATApower cable (PartNo.12CF1-2SERPW-01R)
S/PDIF in and out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPINO-11R)
COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R)

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GA-Q35M-S2 Motherboard Layout
KB_MS
CPU_FAN
LGA775
ATX
GA-Q35M-S2
CD_IN
F_AUDIO
1_BIOS
SYS_FAN
FDD
PCIE_16
F_USB1
CODEC
SPDIF_IO
IDE
DDRII1
DDRII2
DDRII3
DDRII4
PCI1
PCI2 BATTERY
IT8718
Nineveh
82566DM
ATX_12V
Intel®Q35
Intel®ICH9DO
PWR_LED
USB LAN1
AUDIO
LPT
R_USB
COM
VGA
CLR_CMOS
PCIE_1 SATAII4
TPM_CLR
2_BIOS
CI
COMB
F_USB2
F_USB3
SATAII1SATAII3SATAII5
SATAII0
SATAII2
TPMController
JMicron
368
F_PANEL
SPI_FLASH

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Block Diagram
LGA775
Processor
Host
Interface
Intel®
Q35 GMCH CLK
(333/266/200 MHz)
DDR2 800/667 MHz
Intel®
ICH9DO
2 PCI
PCI Bus
PCI Express Bus
Dual Channel Memory
Nineveh
82566DM
x1
LAN
RJ45
PCI CLK
(33 MHz)
CPU CLK+/-
(333/266/200 MHz)
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out
Line-Out
MIC
Line-In
SPDIF In
SPDIF Out
Side Speaker Out
Surround Speaker Out
CODEC
PCI Express x1
PCIe CLK
(100 MHz) x1
PCIe CLK
(100 MHz)
PCI Express x16
D-Sub
ATA-133/100/66/33
IDE Channel JMicron
368
GLCI
12 USB Ports
IT8718
Floppy
PS/2 KB/Mouse
LPT Port
COM Port
TPM
6 SATA 3Gb/s
BIOS

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1-1 Installation Precautions
Themotherboardcontainsnumerousdelicateelectroniccircuitsandcomponentswhichcanbecome
damagedasaresult of electrostatic discharge(ESD).Priortoinstallation,carefully read the user's
manualandfollowtheseprocedures:
•Priortoinstallation,donotremoveorbreakmotherboardS/N(SerialNumber)stickeror
warrantystickerprovidedbyyourdealer.Thesestickersarerequiredforwarrantyvalidation.
•AlwaysremovetheACpowerby unpluggingthepower cordfromthepoweroutletbefore
installingorremovingthemotherboardorotherhardwarecomponents.
•Whenconnectinghardwarecomponentstotheinternalconnectorsonthemotherboard,
makesuretheyareconnectedtightlyandsecurely.
•Whenhandlingthemotherboard,avoidtouchinganymetalleadsorconnectors.
•Itisbesttowearanelectrostaticdischarge(ESD)wriststrapwhenhandlingelectronic
componentssuchasamotherboard,CPUormemory.IfyoudonothaveanESDwriststrap,
keepyourhandsdryandfirsttouchametalobjecttoeliminatestaticelectricity.
•Priortoinstallingthemotherboard,pleasehaveitontopofanantistaticpadorwithinan
electrostaticshieldingcontainer.
•Beforeunpluggingthepowersupplycablefromthemotherboard,makesurethepowersupply
hasbeenturnedoff.
•Beforeturningonthepower,makesurethepowersupplyvoltagehasbeensetaccordingto
thelocalvoltagestandard.
•Beforeusingtheproduct,pleaseverifythatallcablesandpowerconnectorsofyourhardware
componentsareconnected.
•Topreventdamagetothemotherboard,donotallowscrewstocomeincontactwiththe
motherboardcircuitoritscomponents.
•Makesuretherearenoleftoverscrewsormetalcomponentsplacedonthemotherboardor
withinthecomputercasing.
•Donotplacethecomputersystemonanunevensurface
.
•Donotplacethecomputersysteminahigh-temperatureenvironment.
•Turningonthecomputerpowerduringtheinstallationprocesscanleadtodamagetosystem
componentsaswell asphysicalharm totheuser.
•Ifyouareuncertainaboutanyinstallationstepsorhaveaproblemrelatedtotheuseofthe
product,pleaseconsultacertifiedcomputertechnician.
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

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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®processor in the LGA 775 package
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
L2 cache varies with CPU
Front Side Bus 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB
Chipset North Bridge: Intel®Q35 Express Chipset
South Bridge: Intel®ICH9DO
Memory 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 8 GB of system memory (Note1)
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for DDR2 800/667 MHzmemory modules
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.)
Onboard Graphics Integrated in the North Bridge
Audio Realtek ALC888 codec
High Definition Audio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
Support for S/PDIF In/Out
Support for CD In
LAN Nineveh 82566DM chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot
1 x PCI Express x1 slot
2 x PCI slots
Storage Interface South Bridge:
- 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices
- Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10
JMicron 368 chip:
- 1 x IDE connector supportingATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices
iTE IT8718 chip:
- 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive
USB Integrated in the South Bridge
Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 on the back panel, 6 via the USB brackets
connected to the internal USB headers)

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Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x floppy disk drive connector
1 x IDE connector
6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
1 x CPU fan header
1 x system fan header
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1 x CD In connector
1 x S/PDIF In/Out header
3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1 x TPM_CLR header
1 x serial port header
1 x chassis intrusion header
1 x power LED header
Back Panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard port
Connectors 1 x PS/2 mouse port
1 x parallel connector
1 x serial connector
1 x D-Sub port
6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x RJ-45 port
6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/Side
Speaker Out/Line In/Line Out/Microphone)
I/O Controller iTE IT8718 chip
Hardware Monitor System voltage detection
CPU/System temperature detection
CPU/System fan speed detection
CPU overheating warning
CPU/System fan fail warning
CPU fan speed control
BIOS 1 x 8 Mbit flash
Use of licensed AWARD BIOS
PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b

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(Note 1) Due to Windows XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical
memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB.
(Note 2) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model.
(Note 3) Due to chipset limitation, Intel ICH9DO RAID driver does not support Windows 2000 operating
system.
Unique Features Support for @BIOS
Support for Download Center
Support for Q-Flash
Support for EasyTune(Note 2)
Support for Xpress Install
Support for Xpress Recovery2
Support for Virtual Dual BIOS
Bundled Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
Operating System Support for Microsoft®Windows®Vista/XP/2000(Note 3)
Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm

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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
installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage.
•Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you
may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.)
•Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU.
•Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and
damage of the CPU may occur.
•Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. It is not recom-
mended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications since it
does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the fre-
quency beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware
specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.
1-3-1 Installing the CPU
A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.
NotchNotch
AlignmentKey
AlignmentKey
LGA775CPU
LGA775CPUSocket
Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket
Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU

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B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket.
Step 2:
Remove the protective socket cover.
Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power
cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU.
Step 1:
Completely raise the CPU socket lever.
CPU Socket Lever
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 notches with the socket
alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU
into position.
Step 3:
Lift the metal load plate on the CPU socket.
Step 5:
Once the CPU is properly inserted, replace
the load plate and push the CPU socket lever
back into its locked position.

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1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler
Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure
uses Intel®boxed cooler as the example cooler.)
Step 1:
Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease
on the surface of the installed CPU.
Male
Push Pin
Female
Push Pin
The Top
of Female
Push Pin
Direction of
the Arrow Sign
on the Male
Push Pin
Step 2:
Before installing the cooler, note the direction
of the arrow sign on the male push pin.
(Turning the push pin along the direction of
arrow is to remove the cooler, on the contrary,
is to install.)
Step 3:
Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the
four push pins through the pin holes on the
motherboard. Push down on the push pins
diagonally.
Step 4:
You should hear a "click" when pushing down each
pushpin. Checkthatthe Male andFemale push pins
are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler instal-
lation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.)
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 5:
After the installation, check the back of the
motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the
picture above, the installation is complete.
Step 6:
Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU
cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on
the motherboard.

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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 list.)
•Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before
installing the memory to prevent hardware damage.
•Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one
direction. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.
When memory modules of different capacity and chips are installed, a message which says
memory is operating in Flex Memory Mode will appear during the POST. Intel®Flex Memory
Technology offers greater flexibility to upgrade by allowing different memory sizes to be
populated and remain in Dual Channel mode/performance.
Due to chipset limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode.
1. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR2 memory module is installed.
2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that
memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in the same
colored DDR2 sockets for optimum performance.
1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration
This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel
Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the
specifications and capacity of the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode
will double the original memory bandwidth.
The four DDR2 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory
sockets as following:
Channel 0: DDRII1, DDRII2
Channel 1: DDRII3, DDRII4
DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4
DualChannelMemoryConfigurationsTable
(SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory)
Two Modules
Four Modules
DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4
DS/SS - - DS/SS - -
- - DS/SS - - DS/SS
DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS

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1-4-2 Installing a Memory
Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug
the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module.
DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to
install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard.
Notch
DDR2 DIMM
A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it can only fit in one direction. Follow the steps below to
correctly install your memory modules in the memory sockets.
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 vertically into the memory socket.
Step 2:
The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into place when
the memory module is securely inserted.

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1-5 InstallinganExpansionCard
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 Slot
PCI Express x16 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 Ex-
press x16 slot. Make sure the small white-draw-
able bar securely locks the graphics card.
•Removing the Card:
Pull out the small white- drawable bar at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot
to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the slot.
You can also press the latch on the back of the white-drawable bar to
release the card.
PCI Express x1 Slot

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•When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable
from your device and then remove it from the motherboard.
•When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side
to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector.
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.
Serial Port
Use the serial port to connect devices such as a mouse, modem or other peripherals.
D-Sub Port
The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub
connection to this port.
USB Port
The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as an
USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc.
RJ-45 LAN Port
The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following
describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.
Connection/
ActivityLEDSpeed LED
LAN Port
Connection/Activity LED:Speed LED:
State Description
Orange 1 Gpbs data rate
Green 100 Mpbs data rate
Off 10 Mpbs data rate
State Description
Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring
On No data transmission or receiving is occurring
Off LAN link is not established

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Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack (Orange)
Use this audio jack to connect center/subwoofer speakers in a 5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration.
RearSpeakerOut Jack(Black)
Use this audio jack to connect rear speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration.
Side Speaker Out Jack (Gray)
Use this audio jack to connect side speakers in a 7.1-channel audio configuration.
Line In Jack (Blue)
The default line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.
LineOut Jack (Green)
The default line out jack. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. This jack can
be used to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration.
Mic In Jack (Pink)
The default Mic in jack. Microphones must be connected to this jack.
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 Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio."