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Chapter 3 Install Drivers 51 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 51 3-2 SoftwareApplications 52 3-3 Driver CD Information 52 3-4 Hardware Information 53 3-5 Contact Us ...53 Chapter 4 Appendix 55 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 55 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 55 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 56 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 58 4-1-4 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction 62 4-2 Troubleshooting 67 - 5 -
Chapter 3 Install Drivers 51 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 51 3-2 SoftwareApplications 52 3-3 Driver CD Information 52 3-4 Hardware Information 53 3-5 Contact Us ...53 Chapter 4 Appendix 55 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 55 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 55 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 56 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 58 4-1-4 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction 62 4-2 Troubleshooting 67 - 5 -
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... install the expansion card into expansion slot in the slot. 5. Replace your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. Install related driver from BIOS. 8. GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 16 - Be sure the metal contacts on the slot. Make sure your expansion card by the latch at the end of the PCI...
... install the expansion card into expansion slot in the slot. 5. Replace your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. Install related driver from BIOS. 8. GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 16 - Be sure the metal contacts on the slot. Make sure your expansion card by the latch at the end of the PCI...
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... allows connection of 10/100/ 1000 Mbps. Also make sure your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for possible patch or driver upgrade. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out The default Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out jack. Center/Subwoofer speakers can be connected to Line Out (Front Speaker Out) jack...
... allows connection of 10/100/ 1000 Mbps. Also make sure your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for possible patch or driver upgrade. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out The default Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out jack. Center/Subwoofer speakers can be connected to Line Out (Front Speaker Out) jack...
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... 10) PWR_LED The PWR_LED connector is connected with the system power indicator to 300 MB/s transfer rate. GA-945PL-(D)S3 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 proper driver in order to work properly. Pin No.
... 10) PWR_LED The PWR_LED connector is connected with the system power indicator to 300 MB/s transfer rate. GA-945PL-(D)S3 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 proper driver in order to work properly. Pin No.
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... 1 AC'97 Audio: Pin No. Definition 1 MIC 2 GND 3 MIC Power 4 NC 5 Line Out (R) 6 NC 7 NC 8 No Pin 9 Line Out (L) 10 NC By default, the audio driver is configured to work or even damage it. Incorrect connection between the module and connector will make the audio device unable to support HD Audio...
... 1 AC'97 Audio: Pin No. Definition 1 MIC 2 GND 3 MIC Power 4 NC 5 Line Out (R) 6 NC 7 NC 8 No Pin 9 Line Out (L) 10 NC By default, the audio driver is configured to work or even damage it. Incorrect connection between the module and connector will make the audio device unable to support HD Audio...
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...remove the question mark and restart the system (System will restart your system automatically. For USB2.0 driver support under "Device Manager". Install Drivers English Chapter 3 Install Drivers Pictures below are shown in "Universal Serial Bus controller" under Windows XP operating system, please use...came with your motherboard into your system the "Xpress Install" will continue to install all the drivers that recommended to install. Some device drivers will auto-detect the right USB2.0 driver). - 51 - System will auto start and show a question mark "?" or you want ...
...remove the question mark and restart the system (System will restart your system automatically. For USB2.0 driver support under "Device Manager". Install Drivers English Chapter 3 Install Drivers Pictures below are shown in "Universal Serial Bus controller" under Windows XP operating system, please use...came with your motherboard into your system the "Xpress Install" will continue to install all the drivers that recommended to install. Some device drivers will auto-detect the right USB2.0 driver). - 51 - System will auto start and show a question mark "?" or you want ...
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English 3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools that Gigabyte developed and some free software, you can choose anyone you want and press "install" to install them. 3-3 Driver CD Information This page lists the contents of software and drivers in this CD-title. GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 52 -
English 3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools that Gigabyte developed and some free software, you can choose anyone you want and press "install" to install them. 3-3 Driver CD Information This page lists the contents of software and drivers in this CD-title. GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 52 -
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Install Drivers English 3-4 Hardware Information This page lists all device you have for this motherboard. 3-5 Contact Us Please see the last page for details. - 53 -
Install Drivers English 3-4 Hardware Information This page lists all device you have for this motherboard. 3-5 Contact Us Please see the last page for details. - 53 -
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Intel x86 platforms 2. If you wish to run Xpress Recovery2 later, you complete installations of OS and all required drivers as well as software. Insert the provided driver CD into your hard disk. Press any key to startup XpressRecovery2..... Boot from CD-ROM. It is executed from the CD-ROM, you...stay permanent in the future. 2. At least 64M bytes of hard disk data. System storage capacity and the reading/writing speed of the screen. GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 56 - After Xpress Recovery2 is recommended that Xpress Recovery2 be made by booting from CD-ROM for...
Intel x86 platforms 2. If you wish to run Xpress Recovery2 later, you complete installations of OS and all required drivers as well as software. Insert the provided driver CD into your hard disk. Press any key to startup XpressRecovery2..... Boot from CD-ROM. It is executed from the CD-ROM, you...stay permanent in the future. 2. At least 64M bytes of hard disk data. System storage capacity and the reading/writing speed of the screen. GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 56 - After Xpress Recovery2 is recommended that Xpress Recovery2 be made by booting from CD-ROM for...
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... from hard disk. 3. Appendix Limitations: 1. RESTORE: Restore the backed-up data to Xpress Recovery. 2. Capable of backing up ) 4. Capable of backing up data from the driver CD before data backup. 2. SATA IDE channel 1 d. SATA IDE channel 4 Precautions: 1. BACKUP: Back up hard disks installed with more than data restoration. 3. mended but the...
... from hard disk. 3. Appendix Limitations: 1. RESTORE: Restore the backed-up data to Xpress Recovery. 2. Capable of backing up ) 4. Capable of backing up data from the driver CD before data backup. 2. SATA IDE channel 1 d. SATA IDE channel 4 Precautions: 1. BACKUP: Back up hard disks installed with more than data restoration. 3. mended but the...
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STEP 1 : After installation of the audio driver, you should find the icon in high quality digital-to acquire the best sound effect if the stereo output is applied. Doubleclick the icon to ... Out (Front Speaker Out) Mic In Note that if you wish to handle multiple audio streams (in the picture to open the Audio Control Panel. GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 62 - HD Audio With multiple built-in Control Panel). The jack retasking capability supported by the audio software provided. English...
STEP 1 : After installation of the audio driver, you should find the icon in high quality digital-to acquire the best sound effect if the stereo output is applied. Doubleclick the icon to ... Out (Front Speaker Out) Mic In Note that if you wish to handle multiple audio streams (in the picture to open the Audio Control Panel. GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 62 - HD Audio With multiple built-in Control Panel). The jack retasking capability supported by the audio software provided. English...
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... 1 : After installation of equipment is plugged into the rear Line Out jack, a small window will pop up and ask you what type of the audio driver, you should find an Audio Manager icon in your system tray (you can also find the icon in Control Panel). In the upper left list...
... 1 : After installation of equipment is plugged into the rear Line Out jack, a small window will pop up and ask you what type of the audio driver, you should find an Audio Manager icon in your system tray (you can also find the icon in Control Panel). In the upper left list...
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...type of equipment is connected. STEP 2: In the Audio Control Panel, click the Audio I/O tab. In the upper left list, click 6CH Speaker. GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 64 - Choose a device depending on the type of speaker connected (6-channel audio consists of Front Speaker Out (Line Out) and Rear ...Speaker Out) and then click OK. The 4-channel audio setup is completed. 6 Channel Audio Setup STEP 1 : After installation of the audio driver, you should find the icon in Control Panel). English STEP 3: After plugging in 4-channel speakers to the rear speaker jacks, a small window will...
...type of equipment is connected. STEP 2: In the Audio Control Panel, click the Audio I/O tab. In the upper left list, click 6CH Speaker. GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 64 - Choose a device depending on the type of speaker connected (6-channel audio consists of Front Speaker Out (Line Out) and Rear ...Speaker Out) and then click OK. The 4-channel audio setup is completed. 6 Channel Audio Setup STEP 1 : After installation of the audio driver, you should find the icon in Control Panel). English STEP 3: After plugging in 4-channel speakers to the rear speaker jacks, a small window will...