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GIGABYTE GA-EP35-DS3P (rev. 2.1)
Intel P35 / LGA775 ATX board, 2008. Exact rev. 2.1; DDR2, ICH9R/auxiliary SATA and revision-specific CPU/BIOS support. This record identifies one exact SKU/revision; verify the silkscreened board marking before firmware or component selection.
IDENTIFICATION: This entry is for GA-EP35-DS3P, PCB revision 2.1. Similar family names, chipset stepping and board revisions may use incompatible BIOS, layouts or connectors.
Specifications & compatibility
| Exact board / PCB revision | GA-EP35-DS3P — PCB revision 2.1 |
|---|---|
| Platform / socket / chipset | 2008 Intel desktop platform; LGA775; Intel P35 Express + ICH9R |
| CPU compatibility | LGA775 Intel Core 2 Quad/Core 2 Duo and other Pentium/Celeron models qualified for GA-EP35-DS3P rev. 2.1; confirm stepping, FSB and minimum BIOS in the rev-specific list. |
| Form factor / dimensions | ATX, 305 × 244 mm |
| Memory | Four DDR2 DIMM sockets, up to 8 GB dual-channel non-ECC unbuffered DDR2; DDR2-1066/1200 is overclocked. |
| Expansion | Two PCIe x16-length graphics slots (second electrically x4), three PCIe x1 and two PCI slots. |
| Storage | Six ICH9R SATA 3 Gb/s ports plus two GIGABYTE SATA2 ports; one PATA and one floppy connector; RAID options vary by controller. |
| External I/O | Rear USB 2.0, PS/2, IEEE 1394, Gigabit Ethernet, 8-channel audio and S/PDIF; header/port count varies by populated bracket. |
| BIOS / firmware support | DualBIOS and Q-Flash. Use firmware marked for GA-EP35-DS3P rev. 2.1 only; GIGABYTE CPU support table lists exact processors and minimum BIOS. |
| PSU / case compatibility | ATX chassis accepting 305 × 244 mm board and ATX mounting points. Connect a 24-pin ATX main and 8-pin ATX12V CPU power lead; observe manual’s auxiliary power guidance for multi-card use. |
Installation and service notes
Confirm the exact CPU, minimum BIOS, DIMM type/capacity and supported slot/port mapping in the board-specific vendor support documents before purchase or installation. Socket fit is not proof of processor support; similarly named board firmware must not be cross-flashed.
Use ESD-safe handling, inspect the board for socket damage, leakage and corrosion, and keep loose screws or conductive debris away from the PCB. Check the case standoffs, PSU leads and cooler clearance against the manual before first power-on.
Manufacturer and manual sources
- GIGABYTE GA-EP35-DS3P rev. 2.1 specificationsOfficial manufacturer specification entry for this model.
- GIGABYTE GA-EP35-DS3P rev. 2.1 support, BIOS and manualsOfficial manufacturer manual or revision-specific downloads for installation, CPU compatibility and BIOS support.
Specifications are archived for identification, not a guarantee that an aged board or used component is functional. Use the exact-revision vendor materials for final compatibility decisions.