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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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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 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 -
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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: ... 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: ... 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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.... CPU: An Intel® Pentium 4 Processor with the processor specifications. Please set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 12 - It is installed on the CPU socket. Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering on the CPU prior to the upright position. Please take note...
.... CPU: An Intel® Pentium 4 Processor with the processor specifications. Please set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 12 - It is installed on the CPU socket. Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering on the CPU prior to the upright position. Please take note...
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... only in one direction. If you wish to prevent hardware damage. 3. English 1-4 Installation of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with each slot. 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 differ with the following conditions: 1. The memory capacity used...
... only in one direction. If you wish to prevent hardware damage. 3. English 1-4 Installation of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with each slot. 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 differ with the following conditions: 1. The memory capacity used...
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... the latch as the picture to the left shows to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card. 6. Replace the screw to release the card. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 16 - Be sure the metal contacts on the slot. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into expansion slot...
... the latch as the picture to the left shows to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card. 6. Replace the screw to release the card. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 16 - Be sure the metal contacts on the slot. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into expansion 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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... for CPU_FAN) power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. Definition 1 1 GND 2 +12V 3 NC GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 20 - Remember to connect the CPU/system fan cable to the CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN connector to prevent CPU damage or system hanging caused by overheating...
... for CPU_FAN) power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. Definition 1 1 GND 2 +12V 3 NC GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 20 - Remember to connect the CPU/system fan cable to the CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN connector to prevent CPU damage or system hanging caused by overheating...
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... 9) SATAII0 / 1 / 2 / 3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors) SATA 3Gb/s can provide up to indicate whether the system is connected with the system power indicator to 300MB/s transfer rate. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 22 - It will blink when the system enters suspend mode(S1). Please refer to the BIOS setting for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the...
... 9) SATAII0 / 1 / 2 / 3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors) SATA 3Gb/s can provide up to indicate whether the system is connected with the system power indicator to 300MB/s transfer rate. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 22 - It will blink when the system enters suspend mode(S1). Please refer to the BIOS setting for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the...
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... 1: Power Pin 2- 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- Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED Speaker Connector Power Switch MSG+ MSG- English 12) F_PANEL (Front Panel...
... 1: Power Pin 2- 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- Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED Speaker Connector Power Switch MSG+ MSG- English 12) F_PANEL (Front Panel...
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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. Pin No. For optional front USB cable, please contact your local dealer. 2 10...
... 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. Pin No. For optional front USB cable, please contact your local dealer. 2 10...
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This action makes the system reset to the default settings for your motherboard. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 30 - The Main Menu (For example: GA-945PL-DS3 BIOS Ver.: F1a) Once you want, press "Ctrl+F1" to access advanced options. 2. If you don't find the settings you enter...Hard Disk Type... 1. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to accept or enter the sub-menu. Startup Screen: (For example: GA-945PL-DS3 BIOS Ver.: F1a) English :POST Screen :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :XpressRecovery2 :Boot Menu : POST Screen Press the TAB key to see BIOS POST screen. ...
This action makes the system reset to the default settings for your motherboard. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 30 - The Main Menu (For example: GA-945PL-DS3 BIOS Ver.: F1a) Once you want, press "Ctrl+F1" to access advanced options. 2. If you don't find the settings you enter...Hard Disk Type... 1. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to accept or enter the sub-menu. Startup Screen: (For example: GA-945PL-DS3 BIOS Ver.: F1a) English :POST Screen :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :XpressRecovery2 :Boot Menu : POST Screen Press the TAB key to see BIOS POST screen. ...
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... select this if no IDE/SATA devices are used and the system will skip the automatic detection step and allow for faster system start up . GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 32 - For example, 1 p.m. Week The week, from 1999 through 2098 Time The times format in the month) Year The year, from Sun to set...
... select this if no IDE/SATA devices are used and the system will skip the automatic detection step and allow for faster system start up . GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 32 - For example, 1 p.m. Week The week, from 1999 through 2098 Time The times format in the month) Year The year, from Sun to set...
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... value) System The system will not boot and will show up , or to Setup page if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. 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 press...
... value) System The system will not boot and will show up , or to Setup page if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. 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 press...
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... set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave,this function will auto make by the setting "On-Chip SATA Mode" and "PATA IDE Set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 36 - English 2-3 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Integrated Peripherals On-Chip Primary PCI IDE On-Chip SATA Mode x PATA...
... set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave,this function will auto make by the setting "On-Chip SATA Mode" and "PATA IDE Set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 36 - English 2-3 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Integrated Peripherals On-Chip Primary PCI IDE On-Chip SATA Mode x PATA...
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... LAN cable Note: The Gigabit hub will only operate at about 1.6m on Pair 1-2. Auto BIOS will show 0.0m, as shown in MS-DOS mode; GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 38 - Note: Pair 4-5 and Pair 7-8 are not used in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is 3BC/IRQ7. OnBoard LAN Boot ROM...
... LAN cable Note: The Gigabit hub will only operate at about 1.6m on Pair 1-2. Auto BIOS will show 0.0m, as shown in MS-DOS mode; GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 38 - Note: Pair 4-5 and Pair 7-8 are not used in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is 3BC/IRQ7. OnBoard LAN Boot ROM...
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... By Keyboard Password Enter from 1 to 5 characters) and press Enter to power on the system. Enter Input password (from 1 to 5 characters to power on system. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 40 - English Resume by Alarm You can set the password here. If Resume by Alarm" item to POWER ON system. AC BACK Function Soft...
... By Keyboard Password Enter from 1 to 5 characters) and press Enter to power on the system. Enter Input password (from 1 to 5 characters to power on system. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 40 - English Resume by Alarm You can set the password here. If Resume by Alarm" item to POWER ON system. AC BACK Function Soft...