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... 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 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler 12 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU 12 1-3-2 Installation of the CPU Cooler 13 1-4 Installation of Memory 14 1-5 Installation...
... 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 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler 12 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU 12 1-3-2 Installation of the CPU Cooler 13 1-4 Installation of Memory 14 1-5 Installation...
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Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/-(266/200/133 MHz) PCI Express x16 LAN RJ45 RTL8111B Host Interface DDRII 667(Note)/533/400 MHz DIMM Intel® 945P Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (266/200/133 MHz) PCI Express Bus x1 x1 x1 x1 PCIe CLK Intel® (100...
Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/-(266/200/133 MHz) PCI Express x16 LAN RJ45 RTL8111B Host Interface DDRII 667(Note)/533/400 MHz DIMM Intel® 945P Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (266/200/133 MHz) PCI Express Bus x1 x1 x1 x1 PCIe CLK Intel® (100...
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...the motherboard or within a electrostatic shielding container. 5. Damage as a result of uncertified components. 5. Damage due to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 9 - Installation Notices 1. Prior to the installation of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Turning on the motherboard. It is switched..., please follow the instructions below: 1. Damage due to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) cuff when handling electronic components (CPU, RAM). 4. Thus, prior to installing the electronic components, please have a problem related to the use of the product, please ...
...the motherboard or within a electrostatic shielding container. 5. Damage as a result of uncertified components. 5. Damage due to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 9 - Installation Notices 1. Prior to the installation of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Turning on the motherboard. It is switched..., please follow the instructions below: 1. Damage due to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) cuff when handling electronic components (CPU, RAM). 4. Thus, prior to installing the electronic components, please have a problem related to the use of the product, please ...
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GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 10 - English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU LGA775 for Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme dual-core/CoreTM 2 Duo/Pentium® D/ Pentium® 4/Celeron® D L2 cache varies with CPU Front Side Bus Supports 1066/800/533 MHz FSB Chipset Northbridge: Intel® 945P Express Chipset Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 LAN...
GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 10 - English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU LGA775 for Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme dual-core/CoreTM 2 Duo/Pentium® D/ Pentium® 4/Celeron® D L2 cache varies with CPU Front Side Bus Supports 1066/800/533 MHz FSB Chipset Northbridge: Intel® 945P Express Chipset Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 LAN...
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... Speaker Out/Side Speaker Out) I/O Control IT8718 chip Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU temperature detection CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU warning temperature CPU/System/Power fan failure warning CPU smart fan control BIOS 1 4 Mbit flash ROM Use of licensed AWARD BIOS PnP...
... Speaker Out/Side Speaker Out) I/O Control IT8718 chip Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU temperature detection CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU warning temperature CPU/System/Power fan failure warning CPU smart fan control BIOS 1 4 Mbit flash ROM Use of licensed AWARD BIOS PnP...
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... optimizations for your thumb and forefinger, carefully place it enabled - Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering on the CPU prior to the CPU during installation.) GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 12 - Align the indented corner of the CPU with the CPU specifications. Please set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the upright position. Fig. 3 Notice...
... optimizations for your thumb and forefinger, carefully place it enabled - Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering on the CPU prior to the CPU during installation.) GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 12 - Align the indented corner of the CPU with the CPU specifications. Please set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the upright position. Fig. 3 Notice...
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...of arrow sign on the male push pin doesn't face inwards before installation. (This instruction is only for Intel boxed fan) Fig. 3 Place the CPU cooler atop the CPU and make sure the Male and Female push pin are joined closely. (for heat dissipation or using extreme care when removing the... heat paste.To prevent such an occurrence, it is complete. If the push pin is inserted as a result of hardening of the CPU cooler to the CPU as the picture, the installation is suggested that either thermal tape rather than heat paste be used for detailed installation instructions, please refer ...
...of arrow sign on the male push pin doesn't face inwards before installation. (This instruction is only for Intel boxed fan) Fig. 3 Place the CPU cooler atop the CPU and make sure the Male and Female push pin are joined closely. (for heat dissipation or using extreme care when removing the... heat paste.To prevent such an occurrence, it is complete. If the push pin is inserted as a result of hardening of the CPU cooler to the CPU as the picture, the installation is suggested that either thermal tape rather than heat paste be used for detailed installation instructions, please refer ...
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... -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 24-pin ATX) GND(Only for 24-pin ATX) - 19 - The ATX_12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. Align the power connector with its proper location on the motherboard before plugging in the power cord; If a power supply is unable to start . If...
... -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 24-pin ATX) GND(Only for 24-pin ATX) - 19 - The ATX_12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. Align the power connector with its proper location on the motherboard before plugging in the power cord; If a power supply is unable to start . If...
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... connection design. Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. Remember to connect the CPU/system fan cable to the CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN connector to prevent CPU damage or system hanging caused by overheating. 1 CPU_FAN CPU_FAN: Pin No. 1 2 3 ...4 Definition GND +12V/Speed Control Sense Speed Control 1 SYS_FAN 1 PWR_FAN SYS_FAN/PWR_FAN: Pin No. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. Definition 1 GND 1 2 +12V 3 NC GA-945P-DS3...
... connection design. Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. Remember to connect the CPU/system fan cable to the CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN connector to prevent CPU damage or system hanging caused by overheating. 1 CPU_FAN CPU_FAN: Pin No. 1 2 3 ...4 Definition GND +12V/Speed Control Sense Speed Control 1 SYS_FAN 1 PWR_FAN SYS_FAN/PWR_FAN: Pin No. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. Definition 1 GND 1 2 +12V 3 NC GA-945P-DS3...
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.... PC Health Status This setup page is the System auto detect Temperature, voltage, fan, speed. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) This setup page is control CPU clock and frequency ratio. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in...
.... PC Health Status This setup page is the System auto detect Temperature, voltage, fan, speed. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) This setup page is control CPU clock and frequency ratio. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in...
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... the motherboard, or 640K for all other errors. Memory The category is display-only which is the amount of memory located above 1 MB in the CPU's memory address map. - 33 - This is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the BIOS will stop if an error is typically 512K for...
... the motherboard, or 640K for all other errors. Memory The category is display-only which is the amount of memory located above 1 MB in the CPU's memory address map. - 33 - This is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the BIOS will stop if an error is typically 512K for...
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...your boot device priority by LS120. CDROM Select your boot device priority by CDROM. LAN Select your boot device priority by LAN. Capability CPU Hyper-Threading (Note) Limit CPUID Max. Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to move it up .../ Second / Third Boot Device Floppy Select your boot device priority by Floppy. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 34 - Press to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) Full Screen LOGO Show [Press Enter...
...your boot device priority by LS120. CDROM Select your boot device priority by CDROM. LAN Select your boot device priority by LAN. Capability CPU Hyper-Threading (Note) Limit CPUID Max. Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to move it up .../ Second / Third Boot Device Floppy Select your boot device priority by Floppy. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 34 - Press to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) Full Screen LOGO Show [Press Enter...
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...Memory Protect function. Disable CPUID Limit for operating system with multi processors mode supported. (Default Disabled value) Disable CPU Hyper Threading. Please note that this function. Virtualization Technology (Note) Enabled Enable Virtualization Technology. (Default value) ...Disabled Disable this function. - 35 - Disable HDD S.M.A.R.T. English HDD S.M.A.R.T. capability. (Default value) CPU Hyper-Threading (Note) Enabled Enable CPU Hyper Threading Feature. If you install a processor which supports this function. to 3(Note) Enabled Disabled Limit...
...Memory Protect function. Disable CPUID Limit for operating system with multi processors mode supported. (Default Disabled value) Disable CPU Hyper Threading. Please note that this function. Virtualization Technology (Note) Enabled Enable Virtualization Technology. (Default value) ...Disabled Disable this function. - 35 - Disable HDD S.M.A.R.T. English HDD S.M.A.R.T. capability. (Default value) CPU Hyper-Threading (Note) Enabled Enable CPU Hyper Threading Feature. If you install a processor which supports this function. to 3(Note) Enabled Disabled Limit...
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... "Enabled" and save CMOS, your computer will show "Yes". CPU Warning Temperature 60oC / 140oF Monitor CPU temperature at 60oC / 140oF. 70oC / 158oF 80oC / 176oF 90oC / 194oF Disabled Monitor CPU temperature at 90oC / 194oF. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 42 - Case Opened If the case is closed..., "Case Opened" will restart. Monitor CPU temperature at 70oC / 158oF. English 2-6 PC Health Status CMOS Setup ...
... "Enabled" and save CMOS, your computer will show "Yes". CPU Warning Temperature 60oC / 140oF Monitor CPU temperature at 60oC / 140oF. 70oC / 158oF 80oC / 176oF 90oC / 194oF Disabled Monitor CPU temperature at 90oC / 194oF. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 42 - Case Opened If the case is closed..., "Case Opened" will restart. Monitor CPU temperature at 70oC / 158oF. English 2-6 PC Health Status CMOS Setup ...
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...Mode This option is available only when CPU Smart FAN Control is enabled, CPU fan will not effectively reduce the fan speed. - 43 - Auto BIOS autodetects the type of CPU fan you installed and sets the optimal CPU Smart FAN control mode for CPU fans with a 3-pin fan power ...cable. PWM Set to Voltage when you use a CPU fan with 3-pin or 4-pin power cables. However, some 4-pin CPU fan power cables are not designed following Intel 4-Wire fans PWM control specifications. English CPU Smart FAN Control Disabled Disable this function is enabled. BIOS Setup ...
...Mode This option is available only when CPU Smart FAN Control is enabled, CPU fan will not effectively reduce the fan speed. - 43 - Auto BIOS autodetects the type of CPU fan you installed and sets the optimal CPU Smart FAN control mode for CPU fans with a 3-pin fan power ...cable. PWM Set to Voltage when you use a CPU fan with 3-pin or 4-pin power cables. However, some 4-pin CPU fan power cables are not designed following Intel 4-Wire fans PWM control specifications. English CPU Smart FAN Control Disabled Disable this function is enabled. BIOS Setup ...
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...Racing Set C.I .A.2 to these components. Full Thrust Set C.I .A.2 to Racing. (Automatically increase CPU frequency(9%,11%) by CPU loading. FSB1333 Core. 2 CPU CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) x PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) System Memory Multiplier Memory Frequency (Mhz) DIMM...processor which supports this function. (Default value) Cruise Set C.I .A.2 to Turbo. (Automatically increase CPU frequency(15%,17%) by CPU loading. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 44 - English 2-7 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ...
...Racing Set C.I .A.2 to these components. Full Thrust Set C.I .A.2 to Racing. (Automatically increase CPU frequency(9%,11%) by CPU loading. FSB1333 Core. 2 CPU CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) x PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) System Memory Multiplier Memory Frequency (Mhz) DIMM...processor which supports this function. (Default value) Cruise Set C.I .A.2 to Turbo. (Automatically increase CPU frequency(15%,17%) by CPU loading. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 44 - English 2-7 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ...
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...) Enabled Enable the use a 1066 MHz FSB processor, set memory frequency by 0.1V ~ 0.3V. English O.C. FSB1333 Core. 2 CPU Enable use an 800 MHz FSB processor, set "CPU Host Frequency" to the memory may occur. for automatic system restart or clear the CMOS setup data and perform a safe restart...you use only! Incorrect using it may cause system unable to 200 MHz. For power End-User use a 533 MHz FSB processor, set "CPU Host Frequency" to boot. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Auto 90~150 Set PCI Express frequency automatically. (Default value) Set PCI Express frequency from...
...) Enabled Enable the use a 1066 MHz FSB processor, set memory frequency by 0.1V ~ 0.3V. English O.C. FSB1333 Core. 2 CPU Enable use an 800 MHz FSB processor, set "CPU Host Frequency" to the memory may occur. for automatic system restart or clear the CMOS setup data and perform a safe restart...you use only! Incorrect using it may cause system unable to 200 MHz. For power End-User use a 533 MHz FSB processor, set "CPU Host Frequency" to boot. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Auto 90~150 Set PCI Express frequency automatically. (Default value) Set PCI Express frequency from...
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...status 9. Featuring several powerful yet easy to GIGABYTE website 10. "Easy Mode" & "Advance Mode" Toggles between Easy and Advance Mode 7. for special enhancement for CPU and Memory, 3) Smart-Fan control for managing fan speed control of CPU frequency 8. PC Health Enters the PC ... such as 1) Overclocking for monitoring system status.(Note) User Interface Overview Button / Display Description 1. Display screen Display panel of both CPU cooling fan and North-Bridge Chipset cooling fan, 4) PC health for enhancing system performance, 2) C.I.A. Smart-Fan Enters the Smart-Fan...
...status 9. Featuring several powerful yet easy to GIGABYTE website 10. "Easy Mode" & "Advance Mode" Toggles between Easy and Advance Mode 7. for special enhancement for CPU and Memory, 3) Smart-Fan control for managing fan speed control of CPU frequency 8. PC Health Enters the PC ... such as 1) Overclocking for monitoring system status.(Note) User Interface Overview Button / Display Description 1. Display screen Display panel of both CPU cooling fan and North-Bridge Chipset cooling fan, 4) PC health for enhancing system performance, 2) C.I.A. Smart-Fan Enters the Smart-Fan...