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Table of Contents OptionalItems ...6 Box Contents ...6 GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13... Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 Standard CMOS Features 35 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features 37 2-5 IntegratedPeripherals 39 2-6 Power Management Setup 42 2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations 44 2-8 PC Health Status...
Table of Contents OptionalItems ...6 Box Contents ...6 GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13... Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 Standard CMOS Features 35 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features 37 2-5 IntegratedPeripherals 39 2-6 Power Management Setup 42 2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations 44 2-8 PC Health Status...
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GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN GA-946-DS3/S3 COMA LPT PWR_FAN USB USB LAN AUDIO1 AUDIO2 RTL8111B CODEC F_AUDIO DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 NB_FAN Intel® 946GZ PCIE_3 ATX PCIE_16 PCIE_1 PCIE_2 PCI1 PCI2 CLR_CMOS Intel® ICH7 BAT SATAII0 SATAII2 SATAII1 SATAII3 BIOS SYS_FAN IT8718 PCI3 CI FDD IDE1 PWR_LED F_PANEL CD_IN SPDIF_IO F_USB1 F_USB2 "*" Only the GA-946-DS3 adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. - 7 -
GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN GA-946-DS3/S3 COMA LPT PWR_FAN USB USB LAN AUDIO1 AUDIO2 RTL8111B CODEC F_AUDIO DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 NB_FAN Intel® 946GZ PCIE_3 ATX PCIE_16 PCIE_1 PCIE_2 PCI1 PCI2 CLR_CMOS Intel® ICH7 BAT SATAII0 SATAII2 SATAII1 SATAII3 BIOS SYS_FAN IT8718 PCI3 CI FDD IDE1 PWR_LED F_PANEL CD_IN SPDIF_IO F_USB1 F_USB2 "*" Only the GA-946-DS3 adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. - 7 -
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...xx GB during system startup. (Note 2) Use of memory is less than the stated amount. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 12 - English Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support for EasyTune (...Note 4) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP/2000 ATX Form Factor; 30....
...xx GB during system startup. (Note 2) Use of memory is less than the stated amount. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 12 - English Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support for EasyTune (...Note 4) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP/2000 ATX Form Factor; 30....
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... DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 Two Modules SS SS - - - - - - - - DS/SS - - GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - SS SS Three Modules SS SS DS/SS - - Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one direction... 533 at 400 MHz (with two or four memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. The four DDR2 memory sockets are unable to start or...- A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 3. It is installed. 2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with 800 MHz FSB CPU).
... DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 Two Modules SS SS - - - - - - - - DS/SS - - GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - SS SS Three Modules SS SS DS/SS - - Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one direction... 533 at 400 MHz (with two or four memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. The four DDR2 memory sockets are unable to start or...- A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 3. It is installed. 2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with 800 MHz FSB CPU).
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Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 - English 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Carefully read... card(s). 7. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your operating system. Turn on your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and...
Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 - English 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Carefully read... card(s). 7. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your operating system. Turn on your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and...
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...front panel module to this header according to indicate the problem. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (IDE Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to ...front panel. The LED keeps blinking when S1 Blinking the system is detected at system startup. The system reports system startup status by chassis. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 26 - Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for more information). • SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the reset switch ...
...front panel module to this header according to indicate the problem. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (IDE Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to ...front panel. The LED keeps blinking when S1 Blinking the system is detected at system startup. The system reports system startup status by chassis. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 26 - Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for more information). • SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the reset switch ...
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You may be handled in accordance with an equivalent one. Danger of explosion if the battery is turned off. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 30 - Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to a low level, ... the battery. 4. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. English 18) BAT The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of purchase or local...
You may be handled in accordance with an equivalent one. Danger of explosion if the battery is turned off. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 30 - Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to a low level, ... the battery. 4. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. English 18) BAT The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of purchase or local...
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... If you to set the first boot device without having to accept. The LOGO Screen (Default) :POST Screen :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :XpressRecovery2 :Boot Menu :Qflash Function Keys B. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 32 - English 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. A. To exit ...< > or the down arrow key< > to select the first boot device, then press to enter BIOS Setup first. The system will still be used for 946-DS3 E1 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/04/2007-946GZ-ICH7-6A89LG00C-00 Function Keys Function...
... If you to set the first boot device without having to accept. The LOGO Screen (Default) :POST Screen :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :XpressRecovery2 :Boot Menu :Qflash Function Keys B. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 32 - English 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. A. To exit ...< > or the down arrow key< > to select the first boot device, then press to enter BIOS Setup first. The system will still be used for 946-DS3 E1 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/04/2007-946GZ-ICH7-6A89LG00C-00 Function Keys Function...
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...time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated ..., system voltage and fan speed, etc. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this task.) GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 34 - English The Functions of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) ` F11: Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all the ...
...time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated ..., system voltage and fan speed, etc. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this task.) GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 34 - English The Functions of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) ` F11: Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all the ...
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...system. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will stop for all other errors. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 36 - Head Number of cylinders. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to None. Options are determined by the BIOS POST. Cylinder Number of heads. Memory These fields are read-only and are :... Auto (default), Large. Extended Memory The amount of sectors. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will be reserved for any error. Typically, 640 KB will stop for the MS-DOS operating...
...system. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will stop for all other errors. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 36 - Head Number of cylinders. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to None. Options are determined by the BIOS POST. Cylinder Number of heads. Memory These fields are read-only and are :... Auto (default), Large. Extended Memory The amount of sectors. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will be reserved for any error. Typically, 640 KB will stop for the MS-DOS operating...
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...: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the first PCI slot. (Default) Assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to the third PCI slot. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 44 - BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the third PCI slot. (Default) Assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,...10,11,12,14,15 to the first PCI slot. BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the second PCI slot. (Default) Assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,...
...: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the first PCI slot. (Default) Assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to the third PCI slot. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 44 - BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the third PCI slot. (Default) Assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,...10,11,12,14,15 to the first PCI slot. BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the second PCI slot. (Default) Assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,...
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...CPU temperature. Enabled allows the CPU fan to run at full speed. (Default: Enabled) CPU Smart FAN Mode Specifies how to control CPU fan speed. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 46 - Note: The Voltage mode can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on system requirements. However, for a 4-pin CPU fan that... is set for a 3-pin CPU fan or a 4-pin CPU fan. Auto Lets BIOS autodetect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage PWM Sets Voltage mode for a 4-pin CPU fan...
...CPU temperature. Enabled allows the CPU fan to run at full speed. (Default: Enabled) CPU Smart FAN Mode Specifies how to control CPU fan speed. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 46 - Note: The Voltage mode can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on system requirements. However, for a 4-pin CPU fan that... is set for a 3-pin CPU fan or a 4-pin CPU fan. Auto Lets BIOS autodetect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage PWM Sets Voltage mode for a 4-pin CPU fan...
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... 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 ` Power Management Setup Set User Password ` PnP/PCI Configurations Load...: Save & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Load Optimized Defaults Press on this item and then press the key to load the safest BIOS default settings. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 50 - The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to operate in optimum ...
... 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 ` Power Management Setup Set User Password ` PnP/PCI Configurations Load...: Save & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Load Optimized Defaults Press on this item and then press the key to load the safest BIOS default settings. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 50 - The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to operate in optimum ...
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... on this item and press the key. Press or to return to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the CMOS. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 52 - English 2-13 Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS...
... on this item and press the key. Press or to return to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the CMOS. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 52 - English 2-13 Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS...
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... system (for Xpress Recovery2 (10 GB or more is recommended; Save the changes and exit. 2. Figure 1 Figure 2 3. Figure 3 GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 58 - actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of the operating system (Figure 3). English Installation and Configuration (The following... procedure uses Windows XP as the first boot device under "Advanced BIOS Features" in the BIOS Setup program. When partitioning your hard drive (Figure 1), make sure to leave unallocated space for example, NTFS...
... system (for Xpress Recovery2 (10 GB or more is recommended; Save the changes and exit. 2. Figure 1 Figure 2 3. Figure 3 GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 58 - actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of the operating system (Figure 3). English Installation and Configuration (The following... procedure uses Windows XP as the first boot device under "Advanced BIOS Features" in the BIOS Setup program. When partitioning your hard drive (Figure 1), make sure to leave unallocated space for example, NTFS...
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...BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. When the Windows operating system is detected, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in your hard drive data (Figure 10). 2. When finished, go to Disk Management to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST (Figure 9). Figure 12 GA-946-DS3/S3... Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will begin to access Xpress Recovery2 for 946-DS3 E1 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/04/2007-946GZ-ICH7-6A89LG00C-00 Figure 9 C.
...BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. When the Windows operating system is detected, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in your hard drive data (Figure 10). 2. When finished, go to Disk Management to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST (Figure 9). Figure 12 GA-946-DS3/S3... Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will begin to access Xpress Recovery2 for 946-DS3 E1 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/04/2007-946GZ-ICH7-6A89LG00C-00 Figure 9 C.
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... Utility A. Restart the system. English 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. 946ds3.f1) to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the key during the POST or pressing the key in system malfunction. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 62 - What is saved...
... Utility A. Restart the system. English 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. 946ds3.f1) to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the key during the POST or pressing the key in system malfunction. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 62 - What is saved...
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... after the system restarts. English Step 4: Press and then to load BIOS defaults. Step 5: During the POST, press to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 64 - 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...
... after the system restarts. English Step 4: Press and then to load BIOS defaults. Step 5: During the POST, press to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 64 - 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...
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...the Internet Update Function" below. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 66 - Upon completion, restart your motherboard model. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to load BIOS defaults. Make sure the extracted BIOS file matches your system. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to load BIOS defaults. 3. Step 2: In the... not present on the screen is correct, then click OK. Select the location where you save the BIOS update file (e.g. 946ds3.f1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in the Files of type list. English Step 3: First make sure the...
...the Internet Update Function" below. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 66 - Upon completion, restart your motherboard model. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to load BIOS defaults. Make sure the extracted BIOS file matches your system. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to load BIOS defaults. 3. Step 2: In the... not present on the screen is correct, then click OK. Select the location where you save the BIOS update file (e.g. 946ds3.f1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in the Files of type list. English Step 3: First make sure the...
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... temporarily remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for your speaker is still on GIGABYTE's website. Refer to load BIOS default settings. 6. A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short... card error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 76 - Q: In the BIOS Setup program, why are hidden in Chapter 1. Press to touch the positive and...
... temporarily remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for your speaker is still on GIGABYTE's website. Refer to load BIOS default settings. 6. A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short... card error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 76 - Q: In the BIOS Setup program, why are hidden in Chapter 1. Press to touch the positive and...