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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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... expansion card. 6. Make sure your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. Replace the screw to release the card. Install related driver from BIOS. 8. GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 16 - Be sure the metal contacts on the slot. Remove your computer's chassis cover. 7. Replace your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket...
... expansion card. 6. Make sure your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. Replace the screw to release the card. Install related driver from BIOS. 8. GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 16 - Be sure the metal contacts on the slot. Remove your computer's chassis cover. 7. Replace your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket...
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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.
... 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.
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... properly. Pin No. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode(S1). Definition 1 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD- GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 22 - Please refer to the BIOS setting for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in order to indicate whether the system is on/off. English 9) SATAII0 / 1 / 2 / 3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors) SATA 3Gb...
... properly. Pin No. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode(S1). Definition 1 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD- GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 22 - Please refer to the BIOS setting for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in order to indicate whether the system is on/off. English 9) SATAII0 / 1 / 2 / 3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors) SATA 3Gb...
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..., please refer to this connector. 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...
..., please refer to this connector. 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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... and then list all items defaulted. System will continue to install. Install Drivers After restarting your system automatically. For USB2.0 driver support under "Device Manager". Some device drivers will restart your system the "Xpress Install" will reboot automatically after install the drivers, afterward you can install others application. After install Windows Service Pack, it...
... and then list all items defaulted. System will continue to install. Install Drivers After restarting your system automatically. For USB2.0 driver support under "Device Manager". Some device drivers will restart your system the "Xpress Install" will reboot automatically after install the drivers, afterward you can install others application. After install Windows Service Pack, it...
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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 - 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.
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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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... Recovery2 is designed to provide quick backup and restoration of system memory 3. At least 64M bytes of hard disk data. Insert the provided driver CD into your hard disk. Intel I945 BIOS for the first time, it will affect the data backup speed. 3. System storage capacity...Setup. Boot from the CD-ROM, you complete installations of OS and all required drivers as well as software. If you have already entered Xpress Recovery2 by pressing the key in your CD-ROM drive. GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 56 - Intel x86 platforms 2. After the steps above are completed, subsequent...
... Recovery2 is designed to provide quick backup and restoration of system memory 3. At least 64M bytes of hard disk data. Insert the provided driver CD into your hard disk. Intel I945 BIOS for the first time, it will affect the data backup speed. 3. System storage capacity...Setup. Boot from the CD-ROM, you complete installations of OS and all required drivers as well as software. If you have already entered Xpress Recovery2 by pressing the key in your CD-ROM drive. GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 56 - Intel x86 platforms 2. After the steps above are completed, subsequent...
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... of the data to correctly identify RAID and SATA IDE mode. PATA IDE primary channel b. English The Main Screen of backing up data from the driver CD before data backup. 2. SATA IDE channel 3 f. Limitations: 1. mended but the actual space is dependent on Nvidia chipsets, BIOS update is recom- USB hard disks...
... of the data to correctly identify RAID and SATA IDE mode. PATA IDE primary channel b. English The Main Screen of backing up data from the driver CD before data backup. 2. SATA IDE channel 3 f. Limitations: 1. mended but the actual space is dependent on Nvidia chipsets, BIOS update is recom- USB hard disks...
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... of the audio driver, you should find an Audio Manager icon in Windows XP) Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Line In Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Mic In Note that support audio output at the same time. For example, if a rear speaker is applied. GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 62...
... of the audio driver, you should find an Audio Manager icon in Windows XP) Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Line In Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Mic In Note that support audio output at the same time. For example, if a rear speaker is applied. GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 62...
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... can also find the icon in your system tray (you what type of equipment is completed. 4 Channel Audio Setup STEP 1 : After installation of the audio driver, you should find an Audio Manager icon in Control Panel). Doubleclick the icon to open the Audio Control Panel. In the upper left list, click...
... can also find the icon in your system tray (you what type of equipment is completed. 4 Channel Audio Setup STEP 1 : After installation of the audio driver, you should find an Audio Manager icon in Control Panel). Doubleclick the icon to open the Audio Control Panel. In the upper left list, click...
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... setup is completed. 6 Channel Audio Setup STEP 1 : After installation of the audio driver, you should find an Audio Manager icon in your system tray (you can also find the icon in Control Panel). The 4-channel audio setup is completed. GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 64 - STEP 3: After plugging in 6-channel speakers to the rear speaker...
... setup is completed. 6 Channel Audio Setup STEP 1 : After installation of the audio driver, you should find an Audio Manager icon in your system tray (you can also find the icon in Control Panel). The 4-channel audio setup is completed. GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 64 - STEP 3: After plugging in 6-channel speakers to the rear speaker...
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... an Audio Manager icon in your system tray (you what type of equipment is completed. - 65 - 8 Channel Audio Setup STEP 1 : After installation of the audio driver, you should find the icon in Control Panel). Choose a device depending on the type of speaker connected (8-channel audio consists of Front Speaker Out (Line...
... an Audio Manager icon in your system tray (you what type of equipment is completed. - 65 - 8 Channel Audio Setup STEP 1 : After installation of the audio driver, you should find the icon in Control Panel). Choose a device depending on the type of speaker connected (8-channel audio consists of Front Speaker Out (Line...