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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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...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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... frequency in accordance with the processor specifications. If you install the CPU in a straight and downwards motion. If you wish to the CPU during installation.) GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 12 - Fig. 4 Once the CPU is installed on the CPU socket to system use, otherwise overheating and permanent damage of the CPU may...
... frequency in accordance with the processor specifications. If you install the CPU in a straight and downwards motion. If you wish to the CPU during installation.) GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 12 - Fig. 4 Once the CPU is installed on the CPU socket to system use, otherwise overheating and permanent damage of the CPU may...
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... DIMM socket. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. A memory module can only fit in one direction. Memory modules are unable to lock the DIMM module. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 14 - The memory capacity used is recommended that the memory used can be installed in one direction. Please make sure that they can...
... DIMM socket. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. A memory module can only fit in one direction. Memory modules are unable to lock the DIMM module. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 14 - The memory capacity used is recommended that the memory used can be installed in one direction. Please make sure that they can...
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... slot in the slot. 5. Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. Make sure your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 16 - Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card. 6. English 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your expansion...
... slot in the slot. 5. Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. Make sure your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 16 - Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card. 6. English 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your expansion...
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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 - English MIC In The...
... 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 - English MIC In The...
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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 - A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. Remember to connect the CPU/system fan cable to the CPU_FAN/...
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 - A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. Remember to connect the CPU/system fan cable to the CPU_FAN/...
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GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 22 - Please refer to the BIOS setting for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in order to 300MB/s transfer rate. It will ...
GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 22 - Please refer to the BIOS setting for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in order to 300MB/s transfer rate. It will ...
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...+ 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 - English 12) F_PANEL (Front Panel Jumper) Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc of your chassis front...
...+ 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 - English 12) F_PANEL (Front Panel Jumper) Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc of your chassis front...
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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 -
... 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 -
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...GA-945PL-DS3 BIOS Ver.: F1a) Once you want, press "Ctrl+F1" to accept or enter the sub-menu. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to access advanced options. 2. If you don't find the settings you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev...the Xpress Recovery2 screen. : Boot Menu Press the F12 key to enter Boot Menu to select the first boot device. 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....
...GA-945PL-DS3 BIOS Ver.: F1a) Once you want, press "Ctrl+F1" to accept or enter the sub-menu. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to access advanced options. 2. If you don't find the settings you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev...the Xpress Recovery2 screen. : Boot Menu Press the F12 key to enter Boot Menu to select the first boot device. 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 - Through Dec. The four options are used and the system will skip the automatic detection step and allow for the hard drive...
...) 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 - Through Dec. The four options are used and the system will skip the automatic detection step and allow for the hard drive...
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... Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. LS120 Select your boot device priority by LS120. LAN Select your boot device priority by LAN. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 34 -
... Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. LS120 Select your boot device priority by LS120. LAN Select your boot device priority by LAN. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 34 -
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... SATA Port 1/3 Set to PATA mode. Non-Combined Set On-Chip SATA mode to Non-Combined, SATA will be ignored. Support a maximum of 4 SATA devices. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 36 -
... SATA Port 1/3 Set to PATA mode. Non-Combined Set On-Chip SATA mode to Non-Combined, SATA will be ignored. Support a maximum of 4 SATA devices. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 36 -
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.../IRQ5. 3BC/IRQ7 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 2E8/IRQ3. OnBoard LAN Boot ROM This function decide whether to the fault or short. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 38 - When LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally... Link Detected --> 100Mbps Cable Length= 30m Link Detected Cable Length Displays transmission speed Displays the approximate...
.../IRQ5. 3BC/IRQ7 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 2E8/IRQ3. OnBoard LAN Boot ROM This function decide whether to the fault or short. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 38 - When LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally... Link Detected --> 100Mbps Cable Length= 30m Link Detected Cable Length Displays transmission speed Displays the approximate...
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... function to power on the system. Power On By Keyboard Password Enter from 1 to 5 characters) and press Enter to set the Keyboard Power On password. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 40 - If Resume by Keyboard" set at Password, you can set the Keyboard Power On Password. Disabled Disabled this function. (Default value) Double...
... function to power on the system. Power On By Keyboard Password Enter from 1 to 5 characters) and press Enter to set the Keyboard Power On password. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 40 - If Resume by Keyboard" set at Password, you can set the Keyboard Power On Password. Disabled Disabled this function. (Default value) Double...