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GA-945PL-DS3/ GA-945PL-S3 (rev. 2.0) Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme dual-core / CoreTM 2 Duo / Intel® Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 2002 12ME-945PLDS3-2002R * 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-945PL-DS3/ GA-945PL-S3 (rev. 2.0) Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme dual-core / CoreTM 2 Duo / Intel® Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 2002 12ME-945PLDS3-2002R * 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-945PL-DS3/GA-945PL-S3 (rev. 2.0) Oct. 25, 2006 Motherboard GA-945PL-DS3/ GA-945PL-S3 (rev. 2.0) Oct. 25, 2006
Motherboard GA-945PL-DS3/GA-945PL-S3 (rev. 2.0) Oct. 25, 2006 Motherboard GA-945PL-DS3/ GA-945PL-S3 (rev. 2.0) Oct. 25, 2006
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Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-945PL-DS3/GA-945PL-S3 (rev. 2.0) 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... Installation of Expansion Cards 16 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 17 1-7 Connectors Introduction 18 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 The Main Menu (For example: GA-945PL-DS3 BIOS Ver.: F1a 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...
Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-945PL-DS3/GA-945PL-S3 (rev. 2.0) 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... Installation of Expansion Cards 16 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 17 1-7 Connectors Introduction 18 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 The Main Menu (For example: GA-945PL-DS3 BIOS Ver.: F1a 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...
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GA-945PL-DS3/GA-945PL-S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN GA-945PL-DS3/GA-945PL-S3 COMA LPT ATX USB USB_LAN F_AUDIO AUDIO NB_FAN Intel® 945PL RTL 8111B PCIE_3 PCIE_16 DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 PWR_FAN CODEC PCIE_1 PCIE_2 CI CD_IN SYS _FAN SPDIF_IO CLR_CMOS BATTERY Intel® ICH7 PCI1 SATAII0 BIOS PCI2 SATAII1 PCI3 FDD F_USB2 SATAII2 SATAII3 IDE1 F_PANEL F_USB1 PWR_LED - 7 - REV: 2.0 IT8718
GA-945PL-DS3/GA-945PL-S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN GA-945PL-DS3/GA-945PL-S3 COMA LPT ATX USB USB_LAN F_AUDIO AUDIO NB_FAN Intel® 945PL RTL 8111B PCIE_3 PCIE_16 DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 PWR_FAN CODEC PCIE_1 PCIE_2 CI CD_IN SYS _FAN SPDIF_IO CLR_CMOS BATTERY Intel® ICH7 PCI1 SATAII0 BIOS PCI2 SATAII1 PCI3 FDD F_USB2 SATAII2 SATAII3 IDE1 F_PANEL F_USB1 PWR_LED - 7 - REV: 2.0 IT8718
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GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) 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 800/533 MHz FSB Chipset Northbridge: Intel® 945PL Express Chipset Southbridge...PDIF In/Out connector 2 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports by cables 1 power LED connector 1 Chassis Intrusion connector "*" Only the GA-945PL-DS3 adopts All-Solid Capacitor design.
GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) 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 800/533 MHz FSB Chipset Northbridge: Intel® 945PL Express Chipset Southbridge...PDIF In/Out connector 2 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports by cables 1 power LED connector 1 Chassis Intrusion connector "*" Only the GA-945PL-DS3 adopts All-Solid Capacitor design.
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... covering on the edge of the CPU Metal Lever Fig. 1 Gently lift the metal lever located on the CPU prior to the CPU during installation.) GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 12 - Avoid twisting or bending motions that supports HT Technology -
... covering on the edge of the CPU Metal Lever Fig. 1 Gently lift the metal lever located on the CPU prior to the CPU during installation.) GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 12 - Avoid twisting or bending motions that supports HT Technology -
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... memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. Then push it down. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 14 - It is recommended that they can be inserted only in one direction. The memory capacity used is switched off to remove the...
... memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. Then push it down. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 14 - It is recommended that they can be inserted only in one direction. The memory capacity used is switched off to remove the...
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... card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. English 1-5 Installation of the PCI Express x16 slot. Replace your expansion card by following the steps outlined below: 1. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 16 - When you try uninstall the VGA card, please gently press the latch as the picture to the left shows to secure the slot...
... card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. English 1-5 Installation of the PCI Express x16 slot. Replace your expansion card by following the steps outlined below: 1. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 16 - When you try uninstall the VGA card, please gently press the latch as the picture to the left shows to secure the slot...
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... software configuration information. 1-7 Connectors Introduction 1 3 6 2 11 5 17 18 9 7 16 12 13 14 4 8 15 10 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX (Power Connector) 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) PWR_FAN 6) NB_FAN 7) IDE1 8) FDD 9) SATAII0 / 1 / 2 / 3 GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard 10) PWR_LED 11) F_AUDIO 12) F_PANEL 13) CD_IN 14) SPDIF_IO 15) F_USB1 / F_USB2 16) CI 17) CLR_CMOS 18) BATTERY - 18 -
... software configuration information. 1-7 Connectors Introduction 1 3 6 2 11 5 17 18 9 7 16 12 13 14 4 8 15 10 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX (Power Connector) 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) PWR_FAN 6) NB_FAN 7) IDE1 8) FDD 9) SATAII0 / 1 / 2 / 3 GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard 10) PWR_LED 11) F_AUDIO 12) F_PANEL 13) CD_IN 14) SPDIF_IO 15) F_USB1 / F_USB2 16) CI 17) CLR_CMOS 18) BATTERY - 18 -
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... fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin/4-pin (only for CPU_FAN) power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design. Definition 1 1 GND 2 +12V 3 NC GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 20 - The black connector wire is GND) Pin No. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. Most coolers are...
... fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin/4-pin (only for CPU_FAN) power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design. Definition 1 1 GND 2 +12V 3 NC GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 20 - The black connector wire is GND) Pin No. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. Most coolers are...
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SATAII0 7 17 SATAII2 1 1 71 7 SATAII1 SATAII3 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND 10) PWR_LED The PWR_LED connector is on/off. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 22 - Pin No. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in order to indicate whether the ...
SATAII0 7 17 SATAII2 1 1 71 7 SATAII1 SATAII3 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND 10) PWR_LED The PWR_LED connector is on/off. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 22 - Pin No. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in order to indicate whether the ...
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... assignment below. Pin 3: NC Pin 4: Data(-) Open: Normal Close: Reset Hardware System Open: Normal Close: Power On/Off Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) NC GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 24 -
... assignment below. Pin 3: NC Pin 4: Data(-) Open: Normal Close: Reset Hardware System Open: Normal Close: Power On/Off Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) NC GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 24 -
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... USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to detect if the chassis cover is removed. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 26 - You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. English 15) F_USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connectors) Be careful with the polarity...
... USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to detect if the chassis cover is removed. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 26 - You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. English 15) F_USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connectors) Be careful with the polarity...
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...to enter Boot Menu to select the first boot device. The Main Menu (For example: GA-945PL-DS3 BIOS Ver.: F1a) Once you want, press "Ctrl+F1" to access advanced options. 2. Startup Screen: (For example: GA-945PL-DS3 BIOS Ver.: F1a) English :POST Screen :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :XpressRecovery2 :Boot Menu :... the Main Menu (as usual. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to the default settings for your motherboard. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 30 - Select the Load Optimized Defaults item in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the exact...
...to enter Boot Menu to select the first boot device. The Main Menu (For example: GA-945PL-DS3 BIOS Ver.: F1a) Once you want, press "Ctrl+F1" to access advanced options. 2. Startup Screen: (For example: GA-945PL-DS3 BIOS Ver.: F1a) English :POST Screen :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :XpressRecovery2 :Boot Menu :... the Main Menu (as usual. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to the default settings for your motherboard. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 30 - Select the Load Optimized Defaults item in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the exact...
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... devices are used and the system will skip the automatic detection step and allow for automatic device detection. IDE Channel 0 Master IDE/SATA Device Setup. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 32 - Manual User can use one of the two methods: Auto None Allows BIOS to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is , , , . Extended...
... devices are used and the system will skip the automatic detection step and allow for automatic device detection. IDE Channel 0 Master IDE/SATA Device Setup. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 32 - Manual User can use one of the two methods: Auto None Allows BIOS to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is , , , . Extended...
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... Select your boot device priority by ZIP. USB-HDD Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD. LAN Select your boot device priority by LAN. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 34 - Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to move it up when you want to cancel the setting of password, please just...
... Select your boot device priority by ZIP. USB-HDD Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD. LAN Select your boot device priority by LAN. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 34 - Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to move it up when you want to cancel the setting of password, please just...
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.... 0 Master/Slave,this function will auto set to Non-Combined, SATA will be simulated to Ch. 1 Master/Slave,this function. PATA devices will be ignored. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 36 - If PATA IDE were set to PATA mode. BIOS will auto set to use; 4 SATA HDDs plus PATA HDDs. On-Chip SATA...
.... 0 Master/Slave,this function will auto set to Non-Combined, SATA will be simulated to Ch. 1 Master/Slave,this function. PATA devices will be ignored. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 36 - If PATA IDE were set to PATA mode. BIOS will auto set to use; 4 SATA HDDs plus PATA HDDs. On-Chip SATA...
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... onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3E8/IRQ4. 2E8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is the approximate length of the onboard LAN chip. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 38 - When a Cable Problem Occurs... Auto BIOS will show Short and the length shown will operate at about 1.6m on the LAN cable...
... onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3E8/IRQ4. 2E8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is the approximate length of the onboard LAN chip. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 38 - When a Cable Problem Occurs... Auto BIOS will show Short and the length shown will operate at about 1.6m on the LAN cable...
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Disabled Enabled Disable this function. (Default value) Enable alarm function to power on PS/2 mouse left button to POWER ON system. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 40 - Date (of Month) Alarm : Everyday, 1~31 Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm : (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59) Power On By Mouse Disabled Disable this function. (Default ...
Disabled Enabled Disable this function. (Default value) Enable alarm function to power on PS/2 mouse left button to POWER ON system. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 40 - Date (of Month) Alarm : Everyday, 1~31 Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm : (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59) Power On By Mouse Disabled Disable this function. (Default ...