Gigabyte GA-EP35-DS3 User Manual

Hardware Installation- 19 -
1-6 Installing the SATA Bracket
The SATA bracket allows you to connect external SATA device(s) to your system by expanding the
internal SATA port(s) to the chassis back panel.
• Turn off your system and the power switch on the power supply before installing or
removing the SATA bracket and SATA power cable to prevent damage to hardware.
• Insert the SATA signal cable and SATA power cable securely into the corresponding connec-
tors when installing.
The SATA bracket includes one SATA bracket, one
SATA signal cable, and one SATA power cable.
SATA Bracket
SATA Power CableSATA Signal Cable
External
SATA
Connector
Power
Connector
External SATA
Connector
Step 1:
Locate one free PCI
slot and secure the
SATA bracket to the
chassis back panel
with a screw.
Follow the steps below to install the SATA bracket:
Step 2:
Connect the SATA
cable from the bracket
to the SATA port on
your motherboard.
Step 3:
Connect the power
cable from the bracket
to the power supply.
Step 4:
Plug one end of the
SATA signal cable into
the external SATA con-
nector on the bracket.
Then attach the SATA
power cable to the
power connector on
the bracket.
Step 5:
Connect the other ends of the SATA signal cable and SATA power cable
to your SATA device. For SATA device in external enclosure, you only
need to connect the SATA signal cable. Before connecting the SATA signal
cable, make sure to turn off the power of the external enclosure.

Gigabyte GA-EP35-DS3 Specifications

General

Number of memory slots	4
Maximum internal memory	8 GB
Processor socket	LGA 775 (Socket T)
Processor manufacturer	Intel
USB 2.0 connectors	2
Power fan connector	Yes
Number of SATA connectors	6
Special features	-@BIOS -Download Center -Q-Flash -EasyTune -Install -Recovery2
USB 2.0 ports quantity	8
Audio chip	Realtek ALC889A
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	ATX
LAN controller	Realtek RTL8111B
BIOS memory size	16 Mbit

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	210 mm
Width	305 mm