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Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-945PL-DS3/GA-945PL-S3 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 the CPU and CPU Cooler 12 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU 12 1-3-2 Installation of the Cooler 13 1-4 Installation of Memory 14 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 16 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 17 1-7 Connectors...
Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-945PL-DS3/GA-945PL-S3 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 the CPU and CPU Cooler 12 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU 12 1-3-2 Installation of the Cooler 13 1-4 Installation of Memory 14 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 16 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 17 1-7 Connectors...
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Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/-(200/133 MHz) PCI Express x16 RJ45 RTL 8111B x1 PCI Express Bus x1 x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 3 PCI Express x1 PCI Bus Host Interface Intel® 945PL DDRII 400/533 MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK(200/133 MHz) BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s Intel® ATA33/66/100 ICH7 IDE1 Channel Floppy IT8718 LPT Port COM Port CODEC 8 USB Ports PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out 3 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) - 8 -
Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/-(200/133 MHz) PCI Express x16 RJ45 RTL 8111B x1 PCI Express Bus x1 x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 3 PCI Express x1 PCI Bus Host Interface Intel® 945PL DDRII 400/533 MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK(200/133 MHz) BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s Intel® ATA33/66/100 ICH7 IDE1 Channel Floppy IT8718 LPT Port COM Port CODEC 8 USB Ports PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out 3 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) - 8 -
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...GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 10 - English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU LGA775 for Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme dual-core / CoreTM 2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D L2 cache varies with CPU Front Side Bus Supports 800/533 MHz FSB Chipset Northbridge: Intel® 945PL...connectors, allowing connection of 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices O.S Support Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista Memory 4 DDRII DIMM memory slots (supports up to 2 GB memory) Supports dual channel DDRII 533(Note 1)/400 DIMMs Supports 1.8V DDRII DIMMs ...
...GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 10 - English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU LGA775 for Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme dual-core / CoreTM 2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D L2 cache varies with CPU Front Side Bus Supports 800/533 MHz FSB Chipset Northbridge: Intel® 945PL...connectors, allowing connection of 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices O.S Support Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista Memory 4 DDRII DIMM memory slots (supports up to 2 GB memory) Supports dual channel DDRII 533(Note 1)/400 DIMMs Supports 1.8V DDRII DIMMs ...
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... 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 being reduced from 533 MHz down to 400 MHz. (Please refer to to Page 15 for more information.) (Note 2) EasyTune functions may...
... 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 being reduced from 533 MHz down to 400 MHz. (Please refer to to Page 15 for more information.) (Note 2) EasyTune functions may...
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... Metal Lever Fig. 1 Gently lift the metal lever located on the CPU prior to the CPU during installation.) GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 12 - If you wish to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Fig. 4 Once the CPU is properly inserted, please replace the load plate and push the...
... Metal Lever Fig. 1 Gently lift the metal lever located on the CPU prior to the CPU during installation.) GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 12 - If you wish to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Fig. 4 Once the CPU is properly inserted, please replace the load plate and push the...
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... DIMM module. Notch DDRII Fig.1 The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can be installed in only one direction. GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 14 - Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. Please make sure that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used can be inserted only in one...
... DIMM module. Notch DDRII Fig.1 The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can be installed in only one direction. GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 14 - Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. Please make sure that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used can be inserted only in one...
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... sockets of Intel chipset specifications. 1. To enable Dual Channel mode with double-sided memory modules to prevent system's failure to the dual channel memory configuration table below (Figure 1). English Dual Channel Memory Configuration GA-945PL-DS3/GA-945PL-S3 supports the Dual Channel Technology. GA-945PL-DS3/GA-945PL-S3 includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following: Channel...
... sockets of Intel chipset specifications. 1. To enable Dual Channel mode with double-sided memory modules to prevent system's failure to the dual channel memory configuration table below (Figure 1). English Dual Channel Memory Configuration GA-945PL-DS3/GA-945PL-S3 supports the Dual Channel Technology. GA-945PL-DS3/GA-945PL-S3 includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following: Channel...
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... three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is calculated base on the 24-hour military-time clock. GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 32 - For example, 1 p.m. The four options are used and the system will skip the automatic detection step and... ` IDE Channel 3 Master ` IDE Channel 3 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] [All, But Keyboard] 640K 511M KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC...
... three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is calculated base on the 24-hour military-time clock. GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 32 - For example, 1 p.m. The four options are used and the system will skip the automatic detection step and... ` IDE Channel 3 Master ` IDE Channel 3 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] [All, But Keyboard] 640K 511M KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC...
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...it will stop for all other errors. (Default value) All, But Diskette The system boot will determine the amount of currently installed hard disk. Memory The category is display-only which is Enabled). 720K, 3.5" 1.44M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 720 K byte capacity 3.5 inch double-...sided drive; 1.44 M byte capacity. 2.88M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 2.88 M byte capacity. Base Memory The POST of the BIOS will not stop for a disk error; This is 3 mode Floppy Drive. Cylinder Number of cylinders Head Precomp Number of heads...
...it will stop for all other errors. (Default value) All, But Diskette The system boot will determine the amount of currently installed hard disk. Memory The category is display-only which is Enabled). 720K, 3.5" 1.44M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 720 K byte capacity 3.5 inch double-...sided drive; 1.44 M byte capacity. 2.88M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 2.88 M byte capacity. Base Memory The POST of the BIOS will not stop for a disk error; This is 3 mode Floppy Drive. Cylinder Number of cylinders Head Precomp Number of heads...
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... you install a processor which supports this menu. Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to move it down the list. Press to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) Full Screen LOGO Show [Press Enter... Select your boot device priority by ZIP. LS120 Select your boot device priority by LS120. Hard Disk Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk. GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 34 -
... you install a processor which supports this menu. Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to move it down the list. Press to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) Full Screen LOGO Show [Press Enter... Select your boot device priority by ZIP. LS120 Select your boot device priority by LS120. Hard Disk Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk. GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 34 -
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... disk to report read/write errors and to issue warnings when thirdparty hardware monitor utility is only working for windows XP. (Default value) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enabled Disabled Enable No-Execute Memory Protect function. (Default value) Disable No-Execute...
... disk to report read/write errors and to issue warnings when thirdparty hardware monitor utility is only working for windows XP. (Default value) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enabled Disabled Enable No-Execute Memory Protect function. (Default value) Disable No-Execute...
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... password here. AC BACK Function Soft-Off When AC-power back to the system, the system will return to Enabled and key in "On" state. GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 40 - English Resume by Alarm You can set "Resume by Alarm is Enabled. KB Power ON Password When "Power On by Keyboard" set at... left button to power on the system. When AC-power back to the system, the system will be in "Off" state. (Default value) Full-On Memory When AC-power back to the system, the system always in Date/time to POWER ON system. Date (of Month) Alarm : Everyday, 1~31 Time (hh...
... password here. AC BACK Function Soft-Off When AC-power back to the system, the system will return to Enabled and key in "On" state. GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 40 - English Resume by Alarm You can set "Resume by Alarm is Enabled. KB Power ON Password When "Power On by Keyboard" set at... left button to power on the system. When AC-power back to the system, the system will be in "Off" state. (Default value) Full-On Memory When AC-power back to the system, the system always in Date/time to POWER ON system. Date (of Month) Alarm : Everyday, 1~31 Time (hh...
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...Acelerator 2) is not changeable. Robust Graphics Booster Select the options can enhance the VGA graphics card bandwidth to Turbo. C.I.A.2 C.I .T. GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 44 - menu items are for power users only. Set C.I .A.2 to Cruise. (Automatically increase CPU frequency(5%,7%) by CPU ... C.I.A. 2 O.C FSB1066 Core. 2 CPU CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) x PCI Experss Frequency (Mhz) System Memory Multiplier Memory Frequency (Mhz) DIMM OverVoltage Control PCI-E OverVoltage Control FSB OverVoltage Control CPU Voltage Control Normal CPU Vcore [18X] [Auto] [Disabled]...
...Acelerator 2) is not changeable. Robust Graphics Booster Select the options can enhance the VGA graphics card bandwidth to Turbo. C.I.A.2 C.I .T. GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 44 - menu items are for power users only. Set C.I .A.2 to Cruise. (Automatically increase CPU frequency(5%,7%) by CPU ... C.I.A. 2 O.C FSB1066 Core. 2 CPU CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) x PCI Experss Frequency (Mhz) System Memory Multiplier Memory Frequency (Mhz) DIMM OverVoltage Control PCI-E OverVoltage Control FSB OverVoltage Control CPU Voltage Control Normal CPU Vcore [18X] [Auto] [Disabled]...
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...of CoreTM 2 CPU (1066 MHz FSB). (Default value) Enabled Enable the use of the DIMM voltage, damage to the memory may cause system unable to boot. If you must install DDRII 533 memory module(s) and a CoreTM 2 CPU. For power End-User use only! - 45 - Default value: Auto (set ... FSB through overclocking. Incorrect using it may cause your system broken. To enable this feature, you use a 800 MHz FSB processor, set memory frequency by CPU loading. Disabled Disable CPU Host Clock Control. (Default value) Enabled Enable CPU Host Clock Control. Incorrect using it may cause...
...of CoreTM 2 CPU (1066 MHz FSB). (Default value) Enabled Enable the use of the DIMM voltage, damage to the memory may cause system unable to boot. If you must install DDRII 533 memory module(s) and a CoreTM 2 CPU. For power End-User use only! - 45 - Default value: Auto (set ... FSB through overclocking. Incorrect using it may cause your system broken. To enable this feature, you use a 800 MHz FSB processor, set memory frequency by CPU loading. Disabled Disable CPU Host Clock Control. (Default value) Enabled Enable CPU Host Clock Control. Incorrect using it may cause...
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...performance, 2) C.I .A. Help button Display EasyTuneTM 5 Help file 11. Appendix Featuring several powerful yet easy to GIGABYTE website 10. Enters the C.I .A. setting page 3. and M.I .A. for special enhancement for CPU and Memory, 3) Smart-Fan control for managing fan speed control of CPU frequency 8. Smart-Fan Enters the Smart-Fan ..., please check your MB features.) 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction EasyTune 5 presents the most convenient Windows based system performance enhancement and manageability utility. C.I .B. GIGABYTE Logo Log on different motherboards. - 55 -
...performance, 2) C.I .A. Help button Display EasyTuneTM 5 Help file 11. Appendix Featuring several powerful yet easy to GIGABYTE website 10. Enters the C.I .A. setting page 3. and M.I .A. for special enhancement for CPU and Memory, 3) Smart-Fan control for managing fan speed control of CPU frequency 8. Smart-Fan Enters the Smart-Fan ..., please check your MB features.) 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction EasyTune 5 presents the most convenient Windows based system performance enhancement and manageability utility. C.I .B. GIGABYTE Logo Log on different motherboards. - 55 -
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... disk will affect the data backup speed. 3. Press any key to enter Xpress Recovery2. System storage capacity and the reading/writing speed of system memory 3. Upon system restart, the message which says "Boot from CD/DVD:" will appear in the bottom left corner of hard disk data. Boot... the Xpress Recovery2 Initial access by booting from CD-ROM and subsequent access by pressing the key in the future. 2. Boot from CD-ROM. GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 56 - If you wish to run Xpress Recovery2 later, you can simply press F9 during system power-on PATA and SATA IDE controllers...
... disk will affect the data backup speed. 3. Press any key to enter Xpress Recovery2. System storage capacity and the reading/writing speed of system memory 3. Upon system restart, the message which says "Boot from CD/DVD:" will appear in the bottom left corner of hard disk data. Boot... the Xpress Recovery2 Initial access by booting from CD-ROM and subsequent access by pressing the key in the future. 2. Boot from CD-ROM. GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 56 - If you wish to run Xpress Recovery2 later, you can simply press F9 during system power-on PATA and SATA IDE controllers...