Gigabyte GA-965P-DS3/S3 Motherboard User Manual

GA-965P-DS3/S3 is a motherboard product launched by GIGABYTE, supporting Intel Core 2 series processors, with dual graphics card slots, supporting dual-channel DDR3 memory, and integrated 8 SATA2 interfaces, supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 modes.

Brand: Gigabyte
Category: Motherboard
Document type: User Manual
Language: English
Pages: 88
File format: PDF
File size: 8.7 MB
Published: 05 April, 2012
Updated: 30 September, 2023
Model: GA-965P-DS3
MD5 checksum: ECFD45B6BCFB9EB2501A462D54F99FC3
PDF: Gigabyte GA-965P-DS3/S3 Motherboard User Manual PDF

About this manual

This manual covers the GA-965P-DS3/S3 motherboard, describing its layout, connectors, and supported CPUs. It includes step‑by‑step installation guidance, BIOS configuration options, and troubleshooting tips.

The document also contains regulatory declarations, safety information, and a list of hazardous substances. Detailed BIOS menus such as Integrated Peripherals, Power Management, and MB Intelligent Tweaker are explained, helping users optimise system performance.

What's inside

Declaration of Conformity
BIOS Setup Overview
Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup
PNP/PCI Configurations
PC Health Status
MB Intelligent Tweaker (M.I.T.)
Load Fail‑Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor/User Password

Specifications

CPU Socket	LGA775
Chipset	Intel® P965
LAN Controller	Marvell 88E8056
USB Ports	USB 2.0
SATA Ports	SATA II
PCI Express Slots	PCIe x16, PCIe x1

Frequently asked questions

What is the model number of this motherboard?

The model number is GA-965P-DS3/S3.

Which chipset does the GA-965P-DS3/S3 use?

It uses the Intel® P965 chipset.

What type of CPU socket does the board have?

The board has an LGA775 socket.

Which LAN controller is integrated on the motherboard?

The integrated LAN controller is a Marvell 88E8056.

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