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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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... Supports Download Center Supports Q-Flash Supports EasyTune(Note 2) Supports Xpress Install Supports Xpress Recovery2 Supports Xpress BIOS Rescue Bundle Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Form Factor ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 19.3cm (Note 1) Some memory configurations will result in memory frequency...
... Supports Download Center Supports Q-Flash Supports EasyTune(Note 2) Supports Xpress Install Supports Xpress Recovery2 Supports Xpress BIOS Rescue Bundle Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Form Factor ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 19.3cm (Note 1) Some memory configurations will result in memory frequency...
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... In jack ( ). Only microphones still MUST be connected to the 2-/4-/6-/8- channel audio setup steps for detailed software configuration information. 1-7 Connectors Introduction 1 3 6 11 16 13 14 4 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 Motherboard 2 5 17 18 9 7 12 8 15 10 10) PWR_LED 11) F_AUDIO 12) F_PANEL 13) CD_IN 14... - Please refer to MIC In jack. English MIC In The default MIC In jack. Microphone must be connected to perform different functions via the audio software.
... In jack ( ). Only microphones still MUST be connected to the 2-/4-/6-/8- channel audio setup steps for detailed software configuration information. 1-7 Connectors Introduction 1 3 6 11 16 13 14 4 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 Motherboard 2 5 17 18 9 7 12 8 15 10 10) PWR_LED 11) F_AUDIO 12) F_PANEL 13) CD_IN 14... - Please refer to MIC In jack. English MIC In The default MIC In jack. Microphone must be connected to perform different functions via the audio software.
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... 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 the instructions on Page 66 about the software settings. - 23 - English 11) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector) This connector supports either HD (High Definition) or AC97 front panel audio module.
... 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 the instructions on Page 66 about the software settings. - 23 - English 11) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector) This connector supports either HD (High Definition) or AC97 front panel audio module.
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Startup Screen: (For example: GA-945PL-DS3 BIOS Ver.: F2e) English :POST Screen :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :XpressRecovery2 :Boot Menu
Startup Screen: (For example: GA-945PL-DS3 BIOS Ver.: F2e) English :POST Screen :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :XpressRecovery2 :Boot Menu
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... month) Year The year, from 1 to set the access mode for faster system start up . GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 32 - English 2-1 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Thu, Feb 8 2007 18:25:04 Item Help Menu Level` ` IDE...
... month) Year The year, from 1 to set the access mode for faster system start up . GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 32 - English 2-1 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Thu, Feb 8 2007 18:25:04 Item Help Menu Level` ` IDE...
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... Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP. GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 34 - Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to move it down the list. LAN Select your boot device priority by LAN. English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First...
... Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP. GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 34 - Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to move it down the list. LAN Select your boot device priority by LAN. English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First...
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English 2-3 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Integrated Peripherals On-Chip Primary PCI IDE On-Chip SATA Mode x PATA IDE Set to SATA Port 0/2 Set to SATA Port 1/3 Set to Ch. 1 Master/... Primary PCI IDE Enabled Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port. If PATA IDE were set to ". GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 36 - SATA Port 1/3 Set to This value will auto set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave,this function will auto make by the setting "On-Chip...
English 2-3 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Integrated Peripherals On-Chip Primary PCI IDE On-Chip SATA Mode x PATA IDE Set to SATA Port 0/2 Set to SATA Port 1/3 Set to Ch. 1 Master/... Primary PCI IDE Enabled Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port. If PATA IDE were set to ". GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 36 - SATA Port 1/3 Set to This value will auto set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave,this function will auto make by the setting "On-Chip...
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... to decide whether to detect the status of the attached LAN cable. SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at Port..... Onboard H/W LAN Enabled Enable Onboard H/W LAN function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. Pair1-2 Status = Open Pair3-6 Status = Open...
... to decide whether to detect the status of the attached LAN cable. SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at Port..... Onboard H/W LAN Enabled Enable Onboard H/W LAN function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. Pair1-2 Status = Open Pair3-6 Status = Open...
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... Mode Use DMA to 3. (Default value) Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 1. 2-4 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN PME Event Wake Up Power On by Ring Resume by PWR-BTTN Instant-Off ...: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults ACPI Suspend Type S1(POS) Set ACPI suspend type to S1/POS(Power On Suspend). (Default value) S3(STR) Set ACPI suspend type to Power off instantly. (Default value) Delay 4 Sec. Disabled Disable this function. BIOS Setup Using Parallel port as Extended...
... Mode Use DMA to 3. (Default value) Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 1. 2-4 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN PME Event Wake Up Power On by Ring Resume by PWR-BTTN Instant-Off ...: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults ACPI Suspend Type S1(POS) Set ACPI suspend type to S1/POS(Power On Suspend). (Default value) S3(STR) Set ACPI suspend type to Power off instantly. (Default value) Delay 4 Sec. Disabled Disable this function. BIOS Setup Using Parallel port as Extended...
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BIOS Setup English 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations PCI 1 IRQ Assignment PCI 2 IRQ Assignment PCI 3 IRQ Assignment [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous ...
BIOS Setup English 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations PCI 1 IRQ Assignment PCI 2 IRQ Assignment PCI 3 IRQ Assignment [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous ...
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..." will show "Yes". Monitor CPU temperature at next boot. English 2-6 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status Case Opened Vcore DDR18V +3.3V +12V Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current POWER FAN ... F7: Optimized Defaults Reset Case Open Status Disabled Enabled Don't reset case open status. (Default value) Clear case open status at 80oC / 176oF. GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 42 - If you want to reset "Case Opened" value, set "Reset Case Open Status" to "Enabled" and save CMOS, your...
..." will show "Yes". Monitor CPU temperature at next boot. English 2-6 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status Case Opened Vcore DDR18V +3.3V +12V Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current POWER FAN ... F7: Optimized Defaults Reset Case Open Status Disabled Enabled Don't reset case open status. (Default value) Clear case open status at 80oC / 176oF. GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 42 - If you want to reset "Case Opened" value, set "Reset Case Open Status" to "Enabled" and save CMOS, your...
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...CPU detection. Turbo Set Robust Graphics Booster to get higher performance. Set C.I.A.2 to Sports. (Automatically increase CPU frequency(7%,9%) by CPU loading. GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 44 - CPU Clock Ratio (Note) This setup option will automatically assign by CPU loading. Please be aware that the M.I.T. Disabled...item will display "Locked" and read only if the CPU ratio is designed to detect CPU loading during software program executing, and automatically adjust CPU computing power to Fast. English 2-7 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 ...
...CPU detection. Turbo Set Robust Graphics Booster to get higher performance. Set C.I.A.2 to Sports. (Automatically increase CPU frequency(7%,9%) by CPU loading. GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 44 - CPU Clock Ratio (Note) This setup option will automatically assign by CPU loading. Please be aware that the M.I.T. Disabled...item will display "Locked" and read only if the CPU ratio is designed to detect CPU loading during software program executing, and automatically adjust CPU computing power to Fast. English 2-7 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 ...
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... the system parameters that allow minimum system performance. 2-9 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password...automatically detects. - 47 - BIOS Setup English 2-8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password `...
... the system parameters that allow minimum system performance. 2-9 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password...automatically detects. - 47 - BIOS Setup English 2-8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password `...
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... password. A message "PASSWORD DISABLED" will boot and you can enter Setup freely. You may access all BIOS Setup program function. GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 48 - The BIOS Setup program allows you to eight characters, and press . You will appear at "Password Check" ...system will appear to confirm the password being disabled. English 2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI ConfigurationEsnter Password: ` PC Health...
... password. A message "PASSWORD DISABLED" will boot and you can enter Setup freely. You may access all BIOS Setup program function. GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 48 - The BIOS Setup program allows you to eight characters, and press . You will appear at "Password Check" ...system will appear to confirm the password being disabled. English 2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI ConfigurationEsnter Password: ` PC Health...
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Type "N" will return to Setup Utility. 2-12 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` MB Intelligent ... and save the user setup value to RTC CMOS. English 2-11 Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password ` Power Management...
Type "N" will return to Setup Utility. 2-12 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` MB Intelligent ... and save the user setup value to RTC CMOS. English 2-11 Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password ` Power Management...
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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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....B. Help button Display EasyTuneTM 5 Help file 11. Featuring several powerful yet easy to GIGABYTE website 10. C.I .B. and M.I .A. Exit or Minimize button Quit or Minimize EasyTuneTM 5 software (Note) EasyTune 5 functions may vary depending on to use tools such as 1) ...and M.I .A. Enters the C.I .B. GO Confirmation and Execution button 6. English Chapter 4 Appendix 4-1 Unique Software Utilities (Not all model support these Unique Software Utilities, please check your MB features.) 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction EasyTune 5 presents the most convenient Windows based ...
....B. Help button Display EasyTuneTM 5 Help file 11. Featuring several powerful yet easy to GIGABYTE website 10. C.I .B. and M.I .A. Exit or Minimize button Quit or Minimize EasyTuneTM 5 software (Note) EasyTune 5 functions may vary depending on to use tools such as 1) ...and M.I .A. Enters the C.I .B. GO Confirmation and Execution button 6. English Chapter 4 Appendix 4-1 Unique Software Utilities (Not all model support these Unique Software Utilities, please check your MB features.) 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction EasyTune 5 presents the most convenient Windows based ...
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...booting from the CD-ROM, you complete installations of OS and all required drivers as well as software. Supporting Microsoft operating systems including Windows XP/2000/NT/98/Me and DOS, and file systems including... from CD/DVD: Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. It is able to provide quick backup and restoration of system memory 3. English 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2.... Boot from CD/DVD: Press any key to startup XpressRecovery2..... GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 56 - Intel x86 platforms 2. At least 64M bytes of hard disk data.
...booting from the CD-ROM, you complete installations of OS and all required drivers as well as software. Supporting Microsoft operating systems including Windows XP/2000/NT/98/Me and DOS, and file systems including... from CD/DVD: Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. It is able to provide quick backup and restoration of system memory 3. English 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2.... Boot from CD/DVD: Press any key to startup XpressRecovery2..... GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 56 - Intel x86 platforms 2. At least 64M bytes of hard disk data.
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...SST 25LF040A 512K Keep DMI Data Enable Update BIOS from Drive and press ENTER. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that allows the user to update BIOS... system. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. Updating the BIOS Step 1: a. If you from the hassles of going through complicated...Os)SfotounDdrive EnteFr l:oRppuyn A :Move ESC:Reset :Power Off HDD 0-0 Total size : 0 F5 : Refresh GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard Free size : 0 DEL : Delete - 58 - However, if the BIOS update file is saved, such...
...SST 25LF040A 512K Keep DMI Data Enable Update BIOS from Drive and press ENTER. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that allows the user to update BIOS... system. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. Updating the BIOS Step 1: a. If you from the hassles of going through complicated...Os)SfotounDdrive EnteFr l:oRppuyn A :Move ESC:Reset :Power Off HDD 0-0 Total size : 0 F5 : Refresh GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard Free size : 0 DEL : Delete - 58 - However, if the BIOS update file is saved, such...