Gigabyte GA-EP35-DS3 User Manual

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SATA Port0-3 Native Mode (Intel ICH9R Southbridge)
Specifies the operating mode of the integrated SATA controllers.
Disabled Allows the SATA controllers to operate in Legacy IDE mode.
In Legacy mode the SATA controllers use dedicated IRQs that cannot be shared
with other device. Set this option to Disabled if you wish to install operating
systems that do not support Native mode, e.g. Windows 9X/ME. (Default)
Enabled Allows the SATA controllers to operate in Native IDE mode.
Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that support
Native mode, e.g. Windows XP/2000.
SATA Port0-1 Native Mode (Intel ICH9 Southbridge)
Specifies the operating mode of the integrated SATA controllers.
Disabled Allows the SATA controllers to operate in Legacy IDE mode.
In Legacy mode the SATA controllers use dedicated IRQs that cannot be shared
with other device. Set this option to Disabled if you wish to install operating
systems that do not support Native mode, e.g. Windows 9X/ME. (Default)
Enabled Allows the SATA controllers to operate in Native IDE mode.
Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that support
Native mode, e.g. Windows XP/2000.
USB Controller
Enables or disables the integrated USB controller. (Default: Enabled)
Disabled will turn off all of the USB functionalities below.
USB 2.0 Controller
Enables or disables the integrated USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled)
USB Keyboard Support
Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled)
USB Mouse Support
Allows USB mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled)
Legacy USB storage detect
Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard
drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled)
Azalia Codec
Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto)
If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item
to Disabled.
Onboard H/W LAN
Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled)
If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item
to Disabled.
Only for GA-EP35-DS3R.
Only for GA-EP35-DS3.

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