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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 68 - 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 68 - 5 -
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Be sure the metal contacts on the top edge of expansion card from the computer. 3. GA-945PLM-S2 Motherboard - 16 - Replace your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from BIOS. 8. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the PCI Express x16 .... 4. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of Expansion Cards You can install your expansion card by following the steps outlined below: 1. Install related driver from the slot. When removing the graphics card, gently push back on the black lever on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of the...
Be sure the metal contacts on the top edge of expansion card from the computer. 3. GA-945PLM-S2 Motherboard - 16 - Replace your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from BIOS. 8. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the PCI Express x16 .... 4. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of Expansion Cards You can install your expansion card by following the steps outlined below: 1. Install related driver from the slot. When removing the graphics card, gently push back on the black lever on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of the...
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..., mouse, scanner, zip, speaker...etc. For more information please contact 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. can be connected to Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out jack. have a standard USB interface...
..., mouse, scanner, zip, speaker...etc. For more information please contact 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. can be connected to Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out jack. have a standard USB interface...
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One IDE connector can connect to one IDE device as Master and the other as Slave (for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in the IDE connector. 40 39 2 1 7) SATAII0 / 1 / 2 / 3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connector, Controlled by ICH7) SATA 3Gb/s can then connect to the instructions located on one IDE ...
One IDE connector can connect to one IDE device as Master and the other as Slave (for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in the IDE connector. 40 39 2 1 7) SATAII0 / 1 / 2 / 3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connector, Controlled by ICH7) SATA 3Gb/s can then connect to the instructions located on one IDE ...
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... 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. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 1 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-945PLM-S2 Motherboard - 24 - If you connect the front panel audio module...
... 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. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 1 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-945PLM-S2 Motherboard - 24 - If you connect the front panel audio module...
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...will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 51 - Please pick the item that you can install other drivers. • After the drivers are shown in "My computer", and execute the Run.exe. 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers After insert the driver CD, "Xpress Install" will scan automatically ... • Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. played when "Xpress Install" is installing the drivers. You can press "Xpress Install" to install all the drivers that came with your motherboard into your system. After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark...
...will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 51 - Please pick the item that you can install other drivers. • After the drivers are shown in "My computer", and execute the Run.exe. 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers After insert the driver CD, "Xpress Install" will scan automatically ... • Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. played when "Xpress Install" is installing the drivers. You can press "Xpress Install" to install all the drivers that came with your motherboard into your system. After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark...
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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-945PLM-S2 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-945PLM-S2 Motherboard - 52 -
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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 - Install Drivers
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... 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction Xpress Recovery2 is designed to provide quick backup and restoration of OS and all required drivers as well as software. After the steps above are completed, subsequent access to enter Xpress Recovery2 without the CD...Qflash 06/20/2007-I945-6A79TG0LC-00 : Xpress Recovery2 1. After Xpress Recovery2 is able to startup XpressRecovery2..... Intel x86 platforms 2. GA-945PLM-S2 Motherboard - 56 - Insert the provided driver CD into your hard disk. Boot from CD-ROM. System requirements: 1. At least 64 M bytes of the screen. Press...
... 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction Xpress Recovery2 is designed to provide quick backup and restoration of OS and all required drivers as well as software. After the steps above are completed, subsequent access to enter Xpress Recovery2 without the CD...Qflash 06/20/2007-I945-6A79TG0LC-00 : Xpress Recovery2 1. After Xpress Recovery2 is able to startup XpressRecovery2..... Intel x86 platforms 2. GA-945PLM-S2 Motherboard - 56 - Insert the provided driver CD into your hard disk. Boot from CD-ROM. System requirements: 1. At least 64 M bytes of the screen. Press...
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BACKUP: Back up data from the driver CD before data backup. 2. Limitations: 1. Xpress Recovery2 will store the backup file at the end of the data to be sure to execute the EnableBigLba....
BACKUP: Back up data from the driver CD before data backup. 2. Limitations: 1. Xpress Recovery2 will store the backup file at the end of the data to be sure to execute the EnableBigLba....
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.../24-bit quality and multi-streaming applications, HD Audio is able to the right. STEP 1 : After installation of the audio driver, you should find an Audio Manager icon in and out) simultaneously. Doubleclick the icon to change the center/ subwoofer speaker out ...handle multiple audio streams (in your system tray (you use the speaker with amplifier to work correctly. HD Audio With multiple built-in Control Panel). GA-945PLM-S2 Motherboard - 62 - English 4-1-4 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction The default speaker settings for each audio jack by HD...
.../24-bit quality and multi-streaming applications, HD Audio is able to the right. STEP 1 : After installation of the audio driver, you should find an Audio Manager icon in and out) simultaneously. Doubleclick the icon to change the center/ subwoofer speaker out ...handle multiple audio streams (in your system tray (you use the speaker with amplifier to work correctly. HD Audio With multiple built-in Control Panel). GA-945PLM-S2 Motherboard - 62 - English 4-1-4 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction The default speaker settings for each audio jack by HD...
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... equipment is completed. Doubleclick the icon to 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).
... equipment is completed. Doubleclick the icon to 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).
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Setting Up 6-Channel Audio STEP 1 : After installation of the audio driver, you should find the icon in your system tray (you what type of Front Speaker Out (Line Out) and Rear Speaker Out) and then click ... on the motherboard and the surround cable, a small window will pop up and ask you can also find an Audio Manager icon in Control Panel). GA-945PLM-S2 Motherboard - 64 - In the upper left list, click 4CH Speaker. English STEP 2: In the Audio Control Panel, click the Audio I/O tab. Doubleclick the icon to...
Setting Up 6-Channel Audio STEP 1 : After installation of the audio driver, you should find the icon in your system tray (you what type of Front Speaker Out (Line Out) and Rear Speaker Out) and then click ... on the motherboard and the surround cable, a small window will pop up and ask you can also find an Audio Manager icon in Control Panel). GA-945PLM-S2 Motherboard - 64 - In the upper left list, click 4CH Speaker. English STEP 2: In the Audio Control Panel, click the Audio I/O tab. Doubleclick the icon to...
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... 6-channel speakers to open the Audio Control Panel. - 65 - The 6-channel audio setup is connected. Setting Up 8-Channel Audio STEP 1 : After installation of the audio driver, you should find the icon in Control Panel). Doubleclick the icon to the audio jacks on the type of speaker connected (6-channel audio consists of...
... 6-channel speakers to open the Audio Control Panel. - 65 - The 6-channel audio setup is connected. Setting Up 8-Channel Audio STEP 1 : After installation of the audio driver, you should find the icon in Control Panel). Doubleclick the icon to the audio jacks on the type of speaker connected (6-channel audio consists of...