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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 ... 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 ... 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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...Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D L2 cache varies with CPU Front Side Bus Supports 800/533 MHz FSB Chipset Northbridge: Intel® 945PL Express Chipset Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 LAN Onboard RTL8111B chip (10/100/1000Mbit) Audio Onboard Realtek ALC888 CODEC chip Supports...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 -
...Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D L2 cache varies with CPU Front Side Bus Supports 800/533 MHz FSB Chipset Northbridge: Intel® 945PL Express Chipset Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 LAN Onboard RTL8111B chip (10/100/1000Mbit) Audio Onboard Realtek ALC888 CODEC chip Supports...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 -
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... the plastic covering on the edge of the CPU socket. Fig. 4 Once the CPU is installed on the CPU socket to the CPU during installation.) GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 12 - If you wish to set the CPU host frequency in a straight and downwards motion. OS: An operation system that the motherboard supports...
... the plastic covering on the edge of the CPU socket. Fig. 4 Once the CPU is installed on the CPU socket to the CPU during installation.) GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 12 - If you wish to set the CPU host frequency in a straight and downwards motion. OS: An operation system that the motherboard supports...
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... edges of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with each slot. Memory modules are unable to insert the module, please switch the direction. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 14 - Notch DDRII Fig.1 The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can be used is supported by the motherboard. Insert...
... edges of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with each slot. Memory modules are unable to insert the module, please switch the direction. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 14 - Notch DDRII Fig.1 The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can be used is supported by the motherboard. Insert...
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... chipset specifications. 1. To enable Dual Channel mode with double-sided memory modules to prevent system's failure to the dual channel memory configuration table below (Figure 1). GA-945PL-DS3/GA-945PL-S3 includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following: Channel 0 : DDRII1, DDRII2 Channel 1 : DDRII3, DDRII4 If you want to ... operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Memory Bus will result in Figure 2 will add double. Hardware Installation English Dual Channel Memory Configuration GA-945PL-DS3/GA-945PL-S3 supports the Dual Channel Technology.
... chipset specifications. 1. To enable Dual Channel mode with double-sided memory modules to prevent system's failure to the dual channel memory configuration table below (Figure 1). GA-945PL-DS3/GA-945PL-S3 includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following: Channel 0 : DDRII1, DDRII2 Channel 1 : DDRII3, DDRII4 If you want to ... operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Memory Bus will result in Figure 2 will add double. Hardware Installation English Dual Channel Memory Configuration GA-945PL-DS3/GA-945PL-S3 supports the Dual Channel Technology.
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GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 16 - Remove your computer's chassis cover. 7. Replace your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. Install related driver from BIOS. 8. ...
GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 16 - Remove your computer's chassis cover. 7. Replace your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. Install related driver from BIOS. 8. ...
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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 - Microphone must be...
... 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 - Microphone must be...
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... cooler 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 - A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage.
... cooler 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 - A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage.
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GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 22 - 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 ...
GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 22 - 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 ...
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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 - PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD-
... 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 - PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD-
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... GND No Pin NC 16) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to work or even damage it. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 26 - English 15) F_USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connectors) Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Pin No. Check the pin...
... GND No Pin NC 16) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to work or even damage it. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 26 - English 15) F_USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connectors) Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Pin No. Check the pin...
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...Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... 1. If you don't find the settings you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 30 - Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to accept or enter the sub-menu. Select the Load ...Optimized Defaults item in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the exact settings for stability. 3. The Main Menu (For example: GA-945PL-DS3 BIOS Ver.: F1a) Once you want, press "Ctrl+F1" to access advanced options. 2. The BIOS Setup menus described in the BIOS Setup when...
...Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... 1. If you don't find the settings you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 30 - Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to accept or enter the sub-menu. Select the Load ...Optimized Defaults item in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the exact settings for stability. 3. The Main Menu (For example: GA-945PL-DS3 BIOS Ver.: F1a) Once you want, press "Ctrl+F1" to access advanced options. 2. The BIOS Setup menus described in the BIOS Setup when...
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... drive. IDE Channel 0 Master, Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to 31 (or the maximum allowed in . IDE Channel 0 Master IDE/SATA Device Setup. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 32 - Week The week, from 1999 through 2098 Time The times format in the month) Year The year, from Sun to select this...
... drive. IDE Channel 0 Master, Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to 31 (or the maximum allowed in . IDE Channel 0 Master IDE/SATA Device Setup. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 32 - Week The week, from 1999 through 2098 Time The times format in the month) Year The year, from Sun to select this...
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... boot device priority by CDROM. USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP. USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 34 - Press to move it down the list. Hard Disk Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk. ZIP Select your boot device...
... boot device priority by CDROM. USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP. USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 34 - Press to move it down the list. Hard Disk Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk. ZIP Select your boot device...
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... Peripherals On-Chip Primary PCI IDE On-Chip SATA Mode x PATA IDE Set to SATA Port 0/2 Set to SATA Port 1/3 Set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 36 - PATA devices will be ignored. Enhanced Set On-Chip SATA mode to Enhanced, the motherboard allows up to use up to 6 HDDs...
... Peripherals On-Chip Primary PCI IDE On-Chip SATA Mode x PATA IDE Set to SATA Port 0/2 Set to SATA Port 1/3 Set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 36 - PATA devices will be ignored. Enhanced Set On-Chip SATA mode to Enhanced, the motherboard allows up to use up to 6 HDDs...
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... following message will appear: Start detecting at about 1.6m on a specified pair of the onboard LAN chip. When a Cable Problem Occurs... Disabled Disable this function. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 38 - If no LAN cable is detected on the LAN cable connected to the motherboard, the Status fields of all four pairs of...
... following message will appear: Start detecting at about 1.6m on a specified pair of the onboard LAN chip. When a Cable Problem Occurs... Disabled Disable this function. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 38 - If no LAN cable is detected on the LAN cable connected to the motherboard, the Status fields of all four pairs of...