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Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-945P-DS3/GA-945P-S3 Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 9 1-2 Feature Summary 10 1-3 ... - F2c 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 34 2-3 IntegratedPeripherals 36 2-4 Power Management Setup 39 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations 41 2-6 PC Health Status 42 2-7 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I /O Back Panel Introduction 17 1-7 Connectors Introduction 18 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 The Main Menu (For example: GA-945P-DS3 BIOS Ver.
Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-945P-DS3/GA-945P-S3 Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 9 1-2 Feature Summary 10 1-3 ... - F2c 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 34 2-3 IntegratedPeripherals 36 2-4 Power Management Setup 39 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations 41 2-6 PC Health Status 42 2-7 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I /O Back Panel Introduction 17 1-7 Connectors Introduction 18 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 The Main Menu (For example: GA-945P-DS3 BIOS Ver.
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GA-945P-DS3/GA-945P-S3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN COMA LPT GA-945P-DS3/GA-945P-S3 DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 USB USB LAN ATX F_AUDIO AUDIO NB_FAN Intel® 945P RTL8111B CODEC CI IT8718 PCIE_16 PCIE_3 PCIE_1 PCIE_2 PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 CD_IN SPDIF_IO SYS_FAN CLR_CMOS BATTERY Intel® ICH7 PWR_FAN SATAII0 SATAII2 BIOS SATAII1 SATAII3 IDE1 PWR_LED F_PANEL FDD F_USB1 F_USB2 - 7 -
GA-945P-DS3/GA-945P-S3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN COMA LPT GA-945P-DS3/GA-945P-S3 DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 USB USB LAN ATX F_AUDIO AUDIO NB_FAN Intel® 945P RTL8111B CODEC CI IT8718 PCIE_16 PCIE_3 PCIE_1 PCIE_2 PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 CD_IN SPDIF_IO SYS_FAN CLR_CMOS BATTERY Intel® ICH7 PWR_FAN SATAII0 SATAII2 BIOS SATAII1 SATAII3 IDE1 PWR_LED F_PANEL FDD F_USB1 F_USB2 - 7 -
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...HT functionality requirement content : Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for your thumb and forefinger, carefully place it enabled - BIOS: A BIOS that has optimizations for the peripherals. OS: An operation system that supports HT Technology and has it into the socket in...firmly between the CPU and CPU cooler. 4. Please set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 12 - Please make sure that the system bus frequency be set the CPU host frequency in a straight and downwards motion...
...HT functionality requirement content : Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for your thumb and forefinger, carefully place it enabled - BIOS: A BIOS that has optimizations for the peripherals. OS: An operation system that supports HT Technology and has it into the socket in...firmly between the CPU and CPU cooler. 4. Please set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 12 - Please make sure that the system bus frequency be set the CPU host frequency in a straight and downwards motion...
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... used . 2. Fig.2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM sockets to remove the DIMM module. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. It is recommended that the computer power is supported by the motherboard. Memory modules are unable to prevent... they can differ with the following conditions: 1. If you wish to lock the DIMM module. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 14 -
... used . 2. Fig.2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM sockets to remove the DIMM module. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. It is recommended that the computer power is supported by the motherboard. Memory modules are unable to prevent... they can differ with the following conditions: 1. If you wish to lock the DIMM module. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 14 -
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... firmly into the computer. 2. Installing a PCI Express x16 expansion card: Please align the VGA card to release the card. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - Be sure the metal contacts on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of the expansion card. 6. English 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your computer's chassis cover. 7. Remove... sure your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the operating system. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of expansion card from BIOS. 8.
... firmly into the computer. 2. Installing a PCI Express x16 expansion card: Please align the VGA card to release the card. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - Be sure the metal contacts on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of the expansion card. 6. English 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your computer's chassis cover. 7. Remove... sure your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the operating system. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of expansion card from BIOS. 8.
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English 9) SATAII0/1/2/3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connector) SATA 3Gb/s can provide up to indicate whether the system is on/off. Pin No. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial ATA and install the proper driver in order to work properly. 7 1 SATAII0 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP ... is connected with the system power indicator to 300MB/s transfer rate. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode (S1). Definition 1 MPD+ 1 2 MPD- 3 MPD- GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 22 -
English 9) SATAII0/1/2/3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connector) SATA 3Gb/s can provide up to indicate whether the system is on/off. Pin No. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial ATA and install the proper driver in order to work properly. 7 1 SATAII0 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP ... is connected with the system power indicator to 300MB/s transfer rate. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode (S1). Definition 1 MPD+ 1 2 MPD- 3 MPD- GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 22 -
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Pin No. Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 26 - You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. For optional front USB cable, please contact your local dealer. 2 10 1 9 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Power(5V) Power(5V) USB DXUSB DyUSB DX+ USB ...
Pin No. Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 26 - You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. For optional front USB cable, please contact your local dealer. 2 10 1 9 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Power(5V) Power(5V) USB DXUSB DyUSB DX+ USB ...
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... find the settings you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. This action makes the system reset to access advanced options. 2. F2c) Once you want, press "Ctrl+F1" to the default settings for your motherboard. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 30 - Use arrow ...keys to select among the items and press to select the first boot device. The Main Menu (For example: GA-945P-DS3 BIOS Ver. The BIOS Setup menus described in the BIOS Setup when somehow the system is not...
... find the settings you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. This action makes the system reset to access advanced options. 2. F2c) Once you want, press "Ctrl+F1" to the default settings for your motherboard. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 30 - Use arrow ...keys to select among the items and press to select the first boot device. The Main Menu (For example: GA-945P-DS3 BIOS Ver. The BIOS Setup menus described in the BIOS Setup when somehow the system is not...
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... format in the month) Year The year, from Sun to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is 13:0:0. The time is , , , . You can use one of the two methods: Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST(default) None Select this if no IDE/SATA... three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to 31 (or the maximum allowed in . The four options are used and the system will skip the automatic detection step and allow for the hard drive. For example, 1 p.m. Week The week, from 1999 through 2099. Extended IDE Drive. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 32 - is...
... format in the month) Year The year, from Sun to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is 13:0:0. The time is , , , . You can use one of the two methods: Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST(default) None Select this if no IDE/SATA... three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to 31 (or the maximum allowed in . The four options are used and the system will skip the automatic detection step and allow for the hard drive. For example, 1 p.m. Week The week, from 1999 through 2099. Extended IDE Drive. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 32 - is...
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... CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM. Disabled Disable this function. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 34 - USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by...
... CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM. Disabled Disable this function. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 34 - USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by...
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... auto set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. If PATA IDE were set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave,this function will auto set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 36 - On-Chip SATA Mode Disabled Auto Disable this function. PATA devices will auto make by the setting "On-Chip SATA Mode" and "PATA... Set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. SATA Port 1/3 Set to This value will be simulated to Combined, you can use ; 4 SATA HDDs plus 2 PATA HDDs. BIOS will be ignored. PATA IDE Set to Ch.1 Master/Slave Ch.0 Master/Slave Set PATA IDE to ". Non-Combined Set On-Chip SATA mode to...
... auto set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. If PATA IDE were set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave,this function will auto set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 36 - On-Chip SATA Mode Disabled Auto Disable this function. PATA devices will auto make by the setting "On-Chip SATA Mode" and "PATA... Set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. SATA Port 1/3 Set to This value will be simulated to Combined, you can use ; 4 SATA HDDs plus 2 PATA HDDs. BIOS will be ignored. PATA IDE Set to Ch.1 Master/Slave Ch.0 Master/Slave Set PATA IDE to ". Non-Combined Set On-Chip SATA mode to...
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... to the fault or short. If a cable problem occurs on Pair 1-2. Note: Pair 4-5 and Pair 7-8 are not used in MS-DOS mode; GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 - ECP+EPP Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port. Example: Pair1-2 Status = Short / Length = 1.6m Explanation: A fault ...or short might occur at a speed of the onboard LAN chip. Enabled Enable this function. (Default value) Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS will be the approximate distance to a Gigabit hub or a 10/100 Mbps hub, the following message will operate at Port..... Onboard Parallel Port...
... to the fault or short. If a cable problem occurs on Pair 1-2. Note: Pair 4-5 and Pair 7-8 are not used in MS-DOS mode; GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 - ECP+EPP Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port. Example: Pair1-2 Status = Short / Length = 1.6m Explanation: A fault ...or short might occur at a speed of the onboard LAN chip. Enabled Enable this function. (Default value) Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS will be the approximate distance to a Gigabit hub or a 10/100 Mbps hub, the following message will operate at Port..... Onboard Parallel Port...
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...-Off by Ring function. Enabled Enable Power on by PWR-BTTN Instant-Off Delay 4 Sec. BIOS Setup Press power button then Power off . Disabled Enabled Disable this function. (Default value) Enable alarm function to S3/STR(Suspend To RAM). to power on the 5VSB lead. Enter suspend if button is set... Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults ACPI Suspend Type S1(POS) Set ACPI suspend type to S1/POS(Power On Suspend). (Default value) S3(STR) Set ACPI suspend type to POWER ON system. - 39 - PME Event Wake Up This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least...
...-Off by Ring function. Enabled Enable Power on by PWR-BTTN Instant-Off Delay 4 Sec. BIOS Setup Press power button then Power off . Disabled Enabled Disable this function. (Default value) Enable alarm function to S3/STR(Suspend To RAM). to power on the 5VSB lead. Enter suspend if button is set... Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults ACPI Suspend Type S1(POS) Set ACPI suspend type to S1/POS(Power On Suspend). (Default value) S3(STR) Set ACPI suspend type to POWER ON system. - 39 - PME Event Wake Up This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least...
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...Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Load Optimized Defaults Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically detects. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 46 - English 2-8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007... Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals...
...Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Load Optimized Defaults Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically detects. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 46 - English 2-8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007... Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals...
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GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 48 - English 2-11 Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password ` Power ...return to Setup Utility. 2-12 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) ESC: Quit ...
GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 48 - English 2-11 Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password ` Power ...return to Setup Utility. 2-12 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) ESC: Quit ...
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... recommended that Xpress Recovery2 be made by pressing the F9 key: Steps: After entering BIOS Setup, go to Advanced BIOS Feature and set to enter Xpress Recovery2 without the CD-ROM. Save the settings and exit the BIOS Setup. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard . . . . - 54 - If you wish to Xpress Recovery2 can be immediately installed once you...
... recommended that Xpress Recovery2 be made by pressing the F9 key: Steps: After entering BIOS Setup, go to Advanced BIOS Feature and set to enter Xpress Recovery2 without the CD-ROM. Save the settings and exit the BIOS Setup. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard . . . . - 54 - If you wish to Xpress Recovery2 can be immediately installed once you...
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...:Move ESC:Reset :Power Off HDD 0-0 Total size : 0 F5 : Refresh GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard . . . . Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. 945PDS3.F1) to your motherboard model. 2. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc..... Intel P965 BIOS for 945P-DS3 F2c . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 01/31/2007-I945-6A79TG0AC-00 : Qflash Because BIOS flashing is saved, such as "Floppy A" and press ENTER. b. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that...
...:Move ESC:Reset :Power Off HDD 0-0 Total size : 0 F5 : Refresh GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard . . . . Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. 945PDS3.F1) to your motherboard model. 2. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc..... Intel P965 BIOS for 945P-DS3 F2c . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 01/31/2007-I945-6A79TG0AC-00 : Qflash Because BIOS flashing is saved, such as "Floppy A" and press ENTER. b. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that...
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... @BIOSTM sever d. e. Click "Update New BIOS" icon c. Click "Update New BIOS" c. Complete update process following the instruction. Update BIOS through Internet: a. d. II. Installation Complete and Run @BIOS Click Start/ Programs/ GIGABYTE/@BIOS Select @BIOS item than click Install Fig 3. Update BIOS NOT through Internet a. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard . . . . - 58 - Select the desired @BIOS server Click "3" Click "Update New BIOS" 1. Methods and steps: I. Click...
... @BIOSTM sever d. e. Click "Update New BIOS" icon c. Click "Update New BIOS" c. Complete update process following the instruction. Update BIOS through Internet: a. d. II. Installation Complete and Run @BIOS Click Start/ Programs/ GIGABYTE/@BIOS Select @BIOS item than click Install Fig 3. Update BIOS NOT through Internet a. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard . . . . - 58 - Select the desired @BIOS server Click "3" Click "Update New BIOS" 1. Methods and steps: I. Click...