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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 Installation of the CPU ...Set Supervisor/User Password 47 2-11 Save & Exit Setup 48 2-12 Exit Without Saving 48 - 4 - 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...
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 ...Set Supervisor/User Password 47 2-11 Save & Exit Setup 48 2-12 Exit Without Saving 48 - 4 - 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...
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Chapter 3 Install Drivers 49 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 49 3-2 SoftwareApplications 50 3-3 Driver CD Information 50 3-4 Hardware Information 51 3-5 Contact Us ...51 Chapter 4 Appendix 53 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 53 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 53 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 54 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 56 4-1-4 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction 60 4-2 Troubleshooting 65 - 5 -
Chapter 3 Install Drivers 49 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 49 3-2 SoftwareApplications 50 3-3 Driver CD Information 50 3-4 Hardware Information 51 3-5 Contact Us ...51 Chapter 4 Appendix 53 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 53 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 53 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 54 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 56 4-1-4 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction 60 4-2 Troubleshooting 65 - 5 -
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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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...) 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 MHz) ICH7 3 PCI Express... x1 PCI Bus CODEC BIOS ATA 33/66/100 IDE Channel 4 SATA 3Gb/s IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side...
...) 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 MHz) ICH7 3 PCI Express... x1 PCI Bus CODEC BIOS ATA 33/66/100 IDE Channel 4 SATA 3Gb/s IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side...
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...138; CPU/System/Power fan failure warning CPU smart fan control BIOS 1 4 Mbit flash ROM Use of licensed AWARD BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 1.0b Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports Download Center Supports Q-Flash Supports EasyTune... (Note 3) Supports Xpress Install Supports Xpress Recovery2 Supports Xpress BIOS Rescue Bundle Software Norton Internet Security (OEM revision) Form Factor ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 19.3cm (Note...
...138; CPU/System/Power fan failure warning CPU smart fan control BIOS 1 4 Mbit flash ROM Use of licensed AWARD BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 1.0b Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports Download Center Supports Q-Flash Supports EasyTune... (Note 3) Supports Xpress Install Supports Xpress Recovery2 Supports Xpress BIOS Rescue Bundle Software Norton Internet Security (OEM revision) Form Factor ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 19.3cm (Note...
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... lift the metal lever located on the CPU prior to set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 12 - BIOS: A BIOS that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering on the edge of the CPU socket. It is properly inserted, please...
... lift the metal lever located on the CPU prior to set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 12 - BIOS: A BIOS that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering on the edge of the CPU socket. It is properly inserted, please...
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... a foolproof insertion design. 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 Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with each slot. The memory capacity... the following conditions: 1. A memory module can only fit in only one direction. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Memory modules are unable to prevent hardware damage. 3. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically...
... a foolproof insertion design. 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 Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with each slot. The memory capacity... the following conditions: 1. A memory module can only fit in only one direction. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Memory modules are unable to prevent hardware damage. 3. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically...
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...: 1. Power on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Make sure your computer's chassis cover. 7. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - Be sure the metal contacts on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS. 8. When you try uninstall the VGA card, please gently press the latch as the picture to...
...: 1. Power on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Make sure your computer's chassis cover. 7. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - Be sure the metal contacts on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS. 8. When you try uninstall the VGA card, please gently press the latch as the picture to...
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... 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 GND 7 1 SATAII2 SATAII1 1 7 SATAII3 1 7 10) PWR_LED The PWR_LED connector is on/off. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode (S1). Pin No. GA-945P-DS3/S3...
... 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 GND 7 1 SATAII2 SATAII1 1 7 SATAII3 1 7 10) PWR_LED The PWR_LED connector is on/off. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode (S1). Pin No. GA-945P-DS3/S3...
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Pin No. 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 ... No Pin NC 16) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to work or even damage it. Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 26 - Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the front USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device...
Pin No. 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 ... No Pin NC 16) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to work or even damage it. Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 26 - Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the front USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device...
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... default CMOS value from the Internet. Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Press F1 to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". Because BIOS flashing is displayed at the bottom of the screen. When the power is a Windows-based utility that describes...
... default CMOS value from the Internet. Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Press F1 to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". Because BIOS flashing is displayed at the bottom of the screen. When the power is a Windows-based utility that describes...
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... access advanced options. 2. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 30 - Select the Load Optimized Defaults item in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the exact settings for stability. 3. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals `... 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. This action makes the system reset to the default settings for your motherboard. If you don't find the settings you ...
... access advanced options. 2. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 30 - Select the Load Optimized Defaults item in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the exact settings for stability. 3. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals `... 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. This action makes the system reset to the default settings for your motherboard. If you don't find the settings you ...
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BIOS Setup It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without Saving Abandon all .... Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. English Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all onboard peripherals. ...
BIOS Setup It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without Saving Abandon all .... Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. English Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all onboard peripherals. ...
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... Press "Enter" to set the access mode for automatic device detection. For example, 1 p.m. You can use one of three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to select this if no IDE/SATA devices are : CHS/LBA/Large/Auto(default:Auto) IDE Channel 2, 3 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press ... automatic detection step and allow for faster system start up . You can use one of the two methods: Auto Allows BIOS to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is , , , . GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 32 - IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave IDE/SATA Device Setup. Week The week, from 1999 through 2099....
... Press "Enter" to set the access mode for automatic device detection. For example, 1 p.m. You can use one of three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to select this if no IDE/SATA devices are : CHS/LBA/Large/Auto(default:Auto) IDE Channel 2, 3 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press ... automatic detection step and allow for faster system start up . You can use one of the two methods: Auto Allows BIOS to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is , , , . GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 32 - IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave IDE/SATA Device Setup. Week The week, from 1999 through 2099....
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... a non-fatal error the system will determine the amount of the BIOS will be stopped. Base Memory The POST of base (or conventional) memory installed in the system. This... Floppy 3 Mode Support (for any error that has been installed in the CPU's memory address map. - 33 - BIOS Setup Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of currently installed hard disk. Memory The category...Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value) Drive A Drive A is detected during the POST. English Capacity Capacity of the BIOS.
... a non-fatal error the system will determine the amount of the BIOS will be stopped. Base Memory The POST of base (or conventional) memory installed in the system. This... Floppy 3 Mode Support (for any error that has been installed in the CPU's memory address map. - 33 - BIOS Setup Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of currently installed hard disk. Memory The category...Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value) Drive A Drive A is detected during the POST. English Capacity Capacity of the BIOS.
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... by USB-CDROM. Disabled Disable this menu. USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 34 - 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. Press...
... by USB-CDROM. Disabled Disable this menu. USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 34 - 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. Press...
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... function. capability. Disable HDD S.M.A.R.T. to 3(Note) Enabled Disabled Limit CPUID Maximum value to "Disabled". (Note) This item will show up when you wish to see BIOS POST screen, set this item to 3 when use older OS like NT4. Virtualization Technology (Note) Enabled Enable Virtualization Technology. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function... Protect (Note) Enabled Disabled Enable No-Execute Memory Protect function. (Default value) Disable No-Execute Memory Protect function. Please note that this function. - 35 - BIOS Setup English HDD S.M.A.R.T.
... function. capability. Disable HDD S.M.A.R.T. to 3(Note) Enabled Disabled Limit CPUID Maximum value to "Disabled". (Note) This item will show up when you wish to see BIOS POST screen, set this item to 3 when use older OS like NT4. Virtualization Technology (Note) Enabled Enable Virtualization Technology. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function... Protect (Note) Enabled Disabled Enable No-Execute Memory Protect function. (Default value) Disable No-Execute Memory Protect function. Please note that this function. - 35 - BIOS Setup English HDD S.M.A.R.T.
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... USB Controller. Non-Combined Set On-Chip SATA mode to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. Support a maximum of 4 SATA devices. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 36 - If PATA IDE were set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave,this function. BIOS will be ignored. English 2-3 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Integrated Peripherals On-Chip...
... USB Controller. Non-Combined Set On-Chip SATA mode to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. Support a maximum of 4 SATA devices. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 36 - If PATA IDE were set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave,this function. BIOS will be ignored. English 2-3 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Integrated Peripherals On-Chip...
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... Disabled Disable Azalia audio function. This feature will show Open and the Length fields show 0.0m, as shown in the figure above. - 37 - Enabled BIOS will scan all four pairs of the attached LAN cable. Pair1-2 Status = Open Pair3-6 Status = Open Pair4-5 Status = Open Pair7-8 Status = Open... the approximate distance to the motherboard, the Status fields of all USB storage devices. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. BIOS Setup SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at Port...
... Disabled Disable Azalia audio function. This feature will show Open and the Length fields show 0.0m, as shown in the figure above. - 37 - Enabled BIOS will scan all four pairs of the attached LAN cable. Pair1-2 Status = Open Pair3-6 Status = Open Pair4-5 Status = Open Pair7-8 Status = Open... the approximate distance to the motherboard, the Status fields of all USB storage devices. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. BIOS Setup SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at Port...
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... whether to the fault or short. When a Cable Problem Occurs... Enabled Enable this function. (Default value) Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS will appear: Start detecting at about 1.6m on the LAN cable connected to a Gigabit hub or a 10/100 Mbps hub, the ... port as Enhanced Parallel Port. Example: Pair1-2 Status = Short / Length = 1.6m Explanation: A fault or short might occur at Port..... GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 - Link Detected --> 100Mbps Cable Length= 30m Link Detected Cable Length Displays transmission speed Displays the approximate length of wires, the ...
... whether to the fault or short. When a Cable Problem Occurs... Enabled Enable this function. (Default value) Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS will appear: Start detecting at about 1.6m on the LAN cable connected to a Gigabit hub or a 10/100 Mbps hub, the ... port as Enhanced Parallel Port. Example: Pair1-2 Status = Short / Length = 1.6m Explanation: A fault or short might occur at Port..... GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 - Link Detected --> 100Mbps Cable Length= 30m Link Detected Cable Length Displays transmission speed Displays the approximate length of wires, the ...