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GA-945P-DS3/S3 Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme dual-core / CoreTM 2 Duo / Intel® Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 3301 12ME-945PDS3-3301R * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!! * The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.
GA-945P-DS3/S3 Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme dual-core / CoreTM 2 Duo / Intel® Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 3301 12ME-945PDS3-3301R * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!! * The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.
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Motherboard GA-945P-DS3/GA-945P-S3 Oct. 27, 2006 Motherboard GA-945P-DS3/ GA-945P-S3 Oct. 27, 2006
Motherboard GA-945P-DS3/GA-945P-S3 Oct. 27, 2006 Motherboard GA-945P-DS3/ GA-945P-S3 Oct. 27, 2006
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... 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 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler...
... 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 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler...
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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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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... 1 S/PDIF In/Out connector 2 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 4 ports by cables 1 power LED connector 1 Chassis Intrusion connector "*" Only the GA-945P-DS3 adopts All-Solid Capacitor design.
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... 1 S/PDIF In/Out connector 2 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 4 ports by cables 1 power LED connector 1 Chassis Intrusion connector "*" Only the GA-945P-DS3 adopts All-Solid Capacitor design.
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... the one indented corner of the CPU. 3. If you wish to set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 12 - Please add an even layer of heat paste between your computer system requires all of the CPU Metal Lever Fig. 1 Gently lift the...
... the one indented corner of the CPU. 3. If you wish to set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 12 - Please add an even layer of heat paste between your computer system requires all of the CPU Metal Lever Fig. 1 Gently lift the...
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... memory module can differ with the following conditions: 1. Fig.2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM sockets to remove the DIMM module. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 14 - English 1-4 Installation of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used. 2. It is switched off to insert the module, please switch the direction. If...
... memory module can differ with the following conditions: 1. Fig.2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM sockets to remove the DIMM module. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 14 - English 1-4 Installation of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used. 2. It is switched off to insert the module, please switch the direction. If...
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Hardware Installation The GA-945P-DS3/S3 includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following: Channel 0 : DDRII1, DDRII2 Channel 1 : DDRII3, DDRII4 If you must install them into DIMM ... explanations due to operate the Dual Channel Technology, please note the following is installed. 2. Dual Channel mode will double. English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-945P-DS3/S3 supports the Dual Channel Technology. To enable Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules (it is recommended to use memory modules of identical...
Hardware Installation The GA-945P-DS3/S3 includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following: Channel 0 : DDRII1, DDRII2 Channel 1 : DDRII3, DDRII4 If you must install them into DIMM ... explanations due to operate the Dual Channel Technology, please note the following is installed. 2. Dual Channel mode will double. English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-945P-DS3/S3 supports the Dual Channel Technology. To enable Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules (it is recommended to use memory modules of identical...
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... expansion card from BIOS. 8. Install related driver from the computer. 3. Installing a PCI Express x16 expansion card: Please align the VGA card to release the card. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. Power on the slot. Make sure your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from...
... expansion card from BIOS. 8. Install related driver from the computer. 3. Installing a PCI Express x16 expansion card: Please align the VGA card to release the card. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. Power on the slot. Make sure your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from...
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... 7) FDD 8) IDE1 9) SATAII0/1/2/3 7 15 10 11 10) PWR_LED 11) F_PANEL 12) F_AUDIO 13) CD_IN 14) SPDIF_IO 15) F_USB1/F_USB2 16) CI 17) CLR_CMOS 18) BATTERY GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 - Please refer to the 2-/4-/6-/8- Only microphones still MUST be reconfigured to perform different functions via the audio software. English In addition to the...
... 7) FDD 8) IDE1 9) SATAII0/1/2/3 7 15 10 11 10) PWR_LED 11) F_PANEL 12) F_AUDIO 13) CD_IN 14) SPDIF_IO 15) F_USB1/F_USB2 16) CI 17) CLR_CMOS 18) BATTERY GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 - Please refer to the 2-/4-/6-/8- Only microphones still MUST be reconfigured to perform different functions via the audio software. English In addition to the...
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... 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. Definition 1 GND 1 2 +12V 3 NC GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 20 - A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. Pin No. English 3/4/5) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN / PWR_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector) The...
... 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. Definition 1 GND 1 2 +12V 3 NC GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 20 - A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. Pin No. English 3/4/5) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN / PWR_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector) The...
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... 3Gb/s Connector) SATA 3Gb/s can provide up to indicate whether the system is on/off. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode (S1). GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 22 - 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...
... 3Gb/s Connector) SATA 3Gb/s can provide up to indicate whether the system is on/off. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode (S1). GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 22 - 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...
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... Pin LINE2_L FSENSE2 AC'97 Audio: Pin No. Incorrect connection between the module and connector will make the audio device unable to support HD Audio. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 24 - To connect an AC97 front panel audio module to the instructions on Page 64 about the software settings. English 12) F_AUDIO (Front Audio...
... Pin LINE2_L FSENSE2 AC'97 Audio: Pin No. Incorrect connection between the module and connector will make the audio device unable to support HD Audio. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 24 - To connect an AC97 front panel audio module to the instructions on Page 64 about the software settings. English 12) F_AUDIO (Front Audio...
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Pin No. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 26 - 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+ ...
Pin No. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 26 - 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+ ...
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... the F9 key to enter the Xpress Recovery2 screen. : Boot Menu Press the F12 key to enter Boot Menu to select the first boot device. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 30 - Startup Screen: English :POST Screen :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :XpressRecovery2 :Boot Menu : POST Screen Press the TAB key to see BIOS POST screen. (To... differ from the exact settings for stability. 3. This action makes the system reset to accept or enter the sub-menu. The Main Menu (For example: GA-945P-DS3 BIOS Ver.
... the F9 key to enter the Xpress Recovery2 screen. : Boot Menu Press the F12 key to enter Boot Menu to select the first boot device. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 30 - Startup Screen: English :POST Screen :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :XpressRecovery2 :Boot Menu : POST Screen Press the TAB key to see BIOS POST screen. (To... differ from the exact settings for stability. 3. This action makes the system reset to accept or enter the sub-menu. The Main Menu (For example: GA-945P-DS3 BIOS Ver.
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... the maximum allowed in . The four options are used and the system will skip the automatic detection step and allow for faster system start up . GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 32 - is display-only Month Day The month, Jan. Time The times format in the month) Year The year, from 1 to select this if...
... the maximum allowed in . The four options are used and the system will skip the automatic detection step and allow for faster system start up . GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 32 - is display-only Month Day The month, Jan. Time The times format in the month) Year The year, from 1 to select this if...
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... boot device priority by LS120. USB-FDD Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD. USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 34 - Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to move it down the list. LAN Select your boot device priority by LAN. Password Check...
... boot device priority by LS120. USB-FDD Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD. USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 34 - Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to move it down the list. LAN Select your boot device priority by LAN. Password Check...
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... Combined, you can use ; 4 SATA HDDs plus 2 PATA HDDs. PATA devices will auto detect. (Default value) Combined Set On-Chip SATA mode to PATA mode. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 36 -
... Combined, you can use ; 4 SATA HDDs plus 2 PATA HDDs. PATA devices will auto detect. (Default value) Combined Set On-Chip SATA mode to PATA mode. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 36 -
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... to invoke the boot ROM of 10/100/1000Mbps in MS-DOS mode; English When LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally... Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 1. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 -
... to invoke the boot ROM of 10/100/1000Mbps in MS-DOS mode; English When LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally... Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 1. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 -