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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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...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 socket in a straight and downwards motion. Please make sure that has optimizations for the peripherals. OS: An operation system that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Fig. 3 Notice the small gold colored triangle located on the CPU socket. Please take note of the one...that might cause damage to the upright position. 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 - CPU: An Intel® Pentium 4 Processor with the processor specifications. BIOS: A BIOS that the system bus frequency be ...
...the socket in a straight and downwards motion. Please make sure that has optimizations for the peripherals. OS: An operation system that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Fig. 3 Notice the small gold colored triangle located on the CPU socket. Please take note of the one...that might cause damage to the upright position. 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 - CPU: An Intel® Pentium 4 Processor with the processor specifications. BIOS: A BIOS that the system bus frequency be ...
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GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 14 - Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that they can differ with the following conditions: 1. Then push it down. English 1-4 Installation of ..., specifications and brand be used. 2. It is switched off to insert the module, please switch the direction. The memory capacity used is supported by the motherboard. Reverse the installation steps when you are designed so that the memory used can be installed in one direction. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design...
GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 14 - Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that they can differ with the following conditions: 1. Then push it down. English 1-4 Installation of ..., specifications and brand be used. 2. It is switched off to insert the module, please switch the direction. The memory capacity used is supported by the motherboard. Reverse the installation steps when you are designed so that the memory used can be installed in one direction. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design...
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... on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of Expansion Cards You can install your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 16 - Remove your computer's chassis cover. 7. Install related driver from the computer. 3.
... on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of Expansion Cards You can install your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 16 - Remove your computer's chassis cover. 7. Install related driver from the computer. 3.
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... 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 reconfigured to...
... 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 reconfigured to...
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... a +12V power voltage. Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. The black connector wire is GND) Pin No. Definition 1 1 GND 2 +12V 3 NC GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 20 - English 3/4/5) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN / PWR_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector) The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin/4-pin (only for CPU_FAN...
... a +12V power voltage. Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. The black connector wire is GND) Pin No. Definition 1 1 GND 2 +12V 3 NC GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 20 - English 3/4/5) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN / PWR_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector) The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin/4-pin (only for CPU_FAN...
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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 - It will blink when the system enters suspend mode(S1). Pin No. English 9) SATAII0 / 1 / 2 / 3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors) SATA 3Gb/s can provide up to indicate ...
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 - It will blink when the system enters suspend mode(S1). Pin No. English 9) SATAII0 / 1 / 2 / 3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors) SATA 3Gb/s can provide up to indicate ...
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... HD+ HD- 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 -
... HD+ HD- 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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... 2-pin connector allows your system to work or even damage it. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) 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 unable...
... 2-pin connector allows your system to work or even damage it. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) 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 unable...
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... usual. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the exact settings for stability. 3. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 30 - CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power ...Full Screen LOGO Show item on the screen. The Main Menu (For example: GA-945PL-DS3 BIOS Ver.: F1a) Once you want, press "Ctrl+F1" to the default settings for your motherboard. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to select the first ...
... usual. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the exact settings for stability. 3. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 30 - CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power ...Full Screen LOGO Show item on the screen. The Main Menu (For example: GA-945PL-DS3 BIOS Ver.: F1a) Once you want, press "Ctrl+F1" to the default settings for your motherboard. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to select the first ...
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Through Dec. IDE Channel 0 Master IDE/SATA Device Setup. Extended IDE/SATA Drive. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 32 - The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in . Week The week, from 1999 through 2098 Time The times format in the month) ...
Through Dec. IDE Channel 0 Master IDE/SATA Device Setup. Extended IDE/SATA Drive. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 32 - The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in . Week The week, from 1999 through 2098 Time The times format in the month) ...
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... show up , or to move it up when you install a processor which supports this function. USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 34 - English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second...
... show up , or to move it up when you install a processor which supports this function. USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 34 - English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second...
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... auto make by the setting "On-Chip SATA Mode" and "PATA IDE Set to 4 HDDs on the motherboard; 2 for SATA and the other for PATA. Enhanced Set On-Chip SATA mode to Enhanced, the motherboard allows up to ". BIOS will auto set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. If PATA IDE were set to... SATA mode to Combined, you can use up to 6 HDDs to PATA mode. PATA devices will be simulated to use; 4 SATA HDDs plus PATA HDDs. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 36 -
... auto make by the setting "On-Chip SATA Mode" and "PATA IDE Set to 4 HDDs on the motherboard; 2 for SATA and the other for PATA. Enhanced Set On-Chip SATA mode to Enhanced, the motherboard allows up to ". BIOS will auto set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. If PATA IDE were set to... SATA mode to Combined, you can use up to 6 HDDs to PATA mode. PATA devices will be simulated to use; 4 SATA HDDs plus PATA HDDs. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 36 -
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... LPT port and address is the approximate length of the onboard LAN chip. Note: Pair 4-5 and Pair 7-8 are not used in the figure above. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 38 - When LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally... it will operate at Port..... If no LAN cable is 2E8/IRQ3. Auto BIOS will only operate...6m on a specified pair of 10/100Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is detected on the LAN cable connected to the motherboard, the Status fields of all four pairs of wires will be the approximate distance to invoke the boot ROM of the attached LAN cable. If...
... LPT port and address is the approximate length of the onboard LAN chip. Note: Pair 4-5 and Pair 7-8 are not used in the figure above. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 38 - When LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally... it will operate at Port..... If no LAN cable is 2E8/IRQ3. Auto BIOS will only operate...6m on a specified pair of 10/100Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is detected on the LAN cable connected to the motherboard, the Status fields of all four pairs of wires will be the approximate distance to invoke the boot ROM of the attached LAN cable. If...
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... system. AC BACK Function Soft-Off When AC-power back to the system, the system will return to the Last state before AC-power off. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 40 - Disabled Enabled Disable this function. (Default value) Double Click Double click on PS/2 mouse left button to set the Keyboard Power On password...
... system. AC BACK Function Soft-Off When AC-power back to the system, the system will return to the Last state before AC-power off. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 40 - Disabled Enabled Disable this function. (Default value) Double Click Double click on PS/2 mouse left button to set the Keyboard Power On password...