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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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Please make sure the CPU cooler is installed on the CPU socket to the CPU during installation.) GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 12 - Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU. 3. BIOS: A BIOS that might cause damage to the upright position. Fig. 3 Notice the small gold colored triangle located on the CPU socket. Please...
Please make sure the CPU cooler is installed on the CPU socket to the CPU during installation.) GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 12 - Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU. 3. BIOS: A BIOS that might cause damage to the upright position. Fig. 3 Notice the small gold colored triangle located on the CPU socket. Please...
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... similar capacity, specifications and brand be inserted only in one direction. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. A memory module can only fit in one direction. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 14 - Please make sure that memory of the DIMM sockets to remove the DIMM module. Memory...
... similar capacity, specifications and brand be inserted only in one direction. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. A memory module can only fit in one direction. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 14 - Please make sure that memory of the DIMM sockets to remove the DIMM module. Memory...
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...sure your computer's chassis cover. 7. Be sure the metal contacts on the slot. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from the computer. 3. When you try uninstall the VGA card, please gently press the latch as the ... the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. Replace the screw to release the card. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - Install related driver from the operating system. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into expansion...
...sure your computer's chassis cover. 7. Be sure the metal contacts on the slot. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from the computer. 3. When you try uninstall the VGA card, please gently press the latch as the ... the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. Replace the screw to release the card. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - Install related driver from the operating system. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into expansion...
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... provide up to indicate whether the system is connected with the system power indicator to 300MB/s transfer rate. Definition 1 MPD+ 1 2 MPD- 3 MPD- GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 22 - 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...
... provide up to indicate whether the system is connected with the system power indicator to 300MB/s transfer rate. Definition 1 MPD+ 1 2 MPD- 3 MPD- GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 22 - 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...
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... and connector will make the device unable to detect if the chassis cover is removed. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 26 - English 15) F_ USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connector) Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Pin No. For...
... and connector will make the device unable to detect if the chassis cover is removed. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 26 - English 15) F_ USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connector) Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Pin No. For...
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...will appear on page 35.) : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash Press the DELETE key to enter BIOS Setup program. : Xpress Recovery2 Press 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 - If you ...don't find the settings you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item in this chapter are...
...will appear on page 35.) : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash Press the DELETE key to enter BIOS Setup program. : Xpress Recovery2 Press 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 - If you ...don't find the settings you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item in this chapter are...
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.../SATA Device Setup. IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave IDE/SATA Device Setup. You can use one of the two methods: Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST(default) None Select this option for automatic device detection. Week The week, from 1...User can use one of three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to set the access mode for faster system start up . For example, 1 p.m. You can manually input the correct settings Access Mode Use this option for automatic device detection. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 32 - English 2-1 Standard CMOS Features...
.../SATA Device Setup. IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave IDE/SATA Device Setup. You can use one of the two methods: Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST(default) None Select this option for automatic device detection. Week The week, from 1...User can use one of three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to set the access mode for faster system start up . For example, 1 p.m. You can manually input the correct settings Access Mode Use this option for automatic device detection. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 32 - English 2-1 Standard CMOS Features...
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...on cards) SCSI, RAID, etc. If you install a processor which supports this function. English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 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. ...password, please just press ENTER to make [SETUP] empty. (Note) This item will not access to move it down the list. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 34 - CDROM Select your boot device priority by CDROM. USB-FDD Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD. LAN ...
...on cards) SCSI, RAID, etc. If you install a processor which supports this function. English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 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. ...password, please just press ENTER to make [SETUP] empty. (Note) This item will not access to move it down the list. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 34 - CDROM Select your boot device priority by CDROM. USB-FDD Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD. LAN ...
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... 0/2 Set to SATA Port 1/3 Set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. On-Chip SATA Mode Disabled Auto Disable this function. BIOS will auto set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave,this function will auto detect. (Default value) Combined Set On-Chip SATA mode to Combined, you can use ; 4 SATA HDDs plus 2 PATA HDDs. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 36 -
... 0/2 Set to SATA Port 1/3 Set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. On-Chip SATA Mode Disabled Auto Disable this function. BIOS will auto set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave,this function will auto detect. (Default value) Combined Set On-Chip SATA mode to Combined, you can use ; 4 SATA HDDs plus 2 PATA HDDs. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 36 -
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...the LAN Boot ROM is 2E8/IRQ3. 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 - English When LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally... Example: Pair1-2 Status = Short / Length = 1.6m Explanation: A fault or short might ... about 1.6m on a specified pair of the attached LAN cable. Enabled Enable this function. (Default value) Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS will show Open, and the length shown is 3BC/IRQ7. Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 1. ECP+EPP Using Parallel port as ECP & EPP...
...the LAN Boot ROM is 2E8/IRQ3. 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 - English When LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally... Example: Pair1-2 Status = Short / Length = 1.6m Explanation: A fault or short might ... about 1.6m on a specified pair of the attached LAN cable. Enabled Enable this function. (Default value) Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS will show Open, and the length shown is 3BC/IRQ7. Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 1. ECP+EPP Using Parallel port as ECP & EPP...
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... 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 Set Supervisor Password ` Power Management Setup Set User Password ` PnP/PCI ... Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password ` Power Management Setup Set User Password ` PnP/PCI Configurations Load Fail-Safe DefaultsS(aYv/eN&)? GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 46 -
... 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 Set Supervisor Password ` Power Management Setup Set User Password ` PnP/PCI ... Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password ` Power Management Setup Set User Password ` PnP/PCI Configurations Load Fail-Safe DefaultsS(aYv/eN&)? GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 46 -
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GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 48 - Type "N" will 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 ...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 Management Setup Save to CMOS and EXIT (SYe/...
GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 48 - Type "N" will 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 ...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 Management Setup Save to CMOS and EXIT (SYe/...
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...the bottom left corner of the screen. Press any key to enter Xpress Recovery2 without the CD-ROM. Boot from CD-ROM for 945P-DS3 F2c . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 01/31/2007-I945-6A79TG0AC-00 : Xpress Recovery2 1. It is recommended that ... F9 key: Steps: After entering BIOS Setup, go to Advanced BIOS Feature and set to provide quick backup and restoration of the hard disk will stay permanent in your CD-ROM drive. After the steps above are completed, subsequent access to enter Xpress Recovery2. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard . . . . - ...
...the bottom left corner of the screen. Press any key to enter Xpress Recovery2 without the CD-ROM. Boot from CD-ROM for 945P-DS3 F2c . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 01/31/2007-I945-6A79TG0AC-00 : Xpress Recovery2 1. It is recommended that ... F9 key: Steps: After entering BIOS Setup, go to Advanced BIOS Feature and set to provide quick backup and restoration of the hard disk will stay permanent in your CD-ROM drive. After the steps above are completed, subsequent access to enter Xpress Recovery2. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard . . . . - ...
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...Size Winbond 25X40 512K Keep DMI Data Enable Update BIOS from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that allows the user to your ...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. If you from Drive Sa0vefilBeI(Os)SfotounDdrive EnteFr l:oRppuyn A :Move ESC:Reset :Power Off HDD 0-0 Total size : 0 F5 : Refresh GA-945P-DS3/S3...
...Size Winbond 25X40 512K Keep DMI Data Enable Update BIOS from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that allows the user to your ...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. If you from Drive Sa0vefilBeI(Os)SfotounDdrive EnteFr l:oRppuyn A :Move ESC:Reset :Power Off HDD 0-0 Total size : 0 F5 : Refresh GA-945P-DS3/S3...
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... you use the new @BIOS utility. @BIOS allows users to download the latest version of BIOS. Installation Complete and Run @BIOS Click Start/ Programs/ GIGABYTE/@BIOS Select @BIOS item than click Install Fig 3. II. e. Click "Update New BIOS" c. The @BIOS Utility Fig 4. Select @BIOSTM sever d. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard . . . . - 58 - Just select the desired @BIOS server to update their BIOS under Windows. Fig 1. d. Please...
... you use the new @BIOS utility. @BIOS allows users to download the latest version of BIOS. Installation Complete and Run @BIOS Click Start/ Programs/ GIGABYTE/@BIOS Select @BIOS item than click Install Fig 3. II. e. Click "Update New BIOS" c. The @BIOS Utility Fig 4. Select @BIOSTM sever d. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard . . . . - 58 - Just select the desired @BIOS server to update their BIOS under Windows. Fig 1. d. Please...