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...; Pentium® 4 processor/ Intel® Celeron® D processor in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Support for Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology L2...Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 667 (Note 2)/533 MHz memory modules (Note 3) (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-... connected to the internal USB headers) "*" Only the GA-946-DS3 adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 10 -
...; Pentium® 4 processor/ Intel® Celeron® D processor in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Support for Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology L2...Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 667 (Note 2)/533 MHz memory modules (Note 3) (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-... connected to the internal USB headers) "*" Only the GA-946-DS3 adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 10 -
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...the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DS/SS DS/SS - - GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - DS/SS - - SS SS Three Modules SS SS DS/SS - - DDRII1 and DDRII2) with two or ...sure that the motherboard supports the memory. DS/SS DDRII4 - - SS SS - - Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 3. English 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. DDRII1 ...
...the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DS/SS DS/SS - - GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - DS/SS - - SS SS Three Modules SS SS DS/SS - - DDRII1 and DDRII2) with two or ...sure that the motherboard supports the memory. DS/SS DDRII4 - - SS SS - - Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 3. English 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. DDRII1 ...
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... is overheated. (Default: Enabled) CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). set this feature. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 - This function may enhance protection for legacy operating system such as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) Full... and applications in system halt state. Virtualization enhanced by Intel® Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. English CPU Hyper...
... is overheated. (Default: Enabled) CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). set this feature. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 - This function may enhance protection for legacy operating system such as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) Full... and applications in system halt state. Virtualization enhanced by Intel® Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. English CPU Hyper...
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English 3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You may press the Install button following an item to install it. 3-3 Driver CD Information This page provides information about the drivers, applications and tools in this driver disk. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 54 -
English 3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You may press the Install button following an item to install it. 3-3 Driver CD Information This page provides information about the drivers, applications and tools in this driver disk. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 54 -
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... hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the key during the POST to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 62 - What is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. Embedded in the Windows environment. @BIOS will ...you to update the BIOS without having to access Q-Flash. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction. English 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. Before You Begin: 1. Restart the system.
... hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the key during the POST to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 62 - What is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. Embedded in the Windows environment. @BIOS will ...you to update the BIOS without having to access Q-Flash. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction. English 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. Before You Begin: 1. Restart the system.
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... Update New BIOS Step 1: Click Update New BIOS. Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could result in an unbootable system. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 66 - Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to begin the BIOS update process. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to...BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 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. Make sure the extracted BIOS file matches your motherboard is not present...
... Update New BIOS Step 1: Click Update New BIOS. Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could result in an unbootable system. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 66 - Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to begin the BIOS update process. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to...BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 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. Make sure the extracted BIOS file matches your motherboard is not present...
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...this jumper, refer to the instructions on after about one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to the instructions on GIGABYTE's website. Q: Why is equipped with power/ amplifier. If your motherboard has a clearing CMOS jumper, refer to touch the positive and...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 - A: Some advanced options are some BIOS options missing? Q: In the BIOS Setup program, why are hidden in Chapter 1....
...this jumper, refer to the instructions on after about one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to the instructions on GIGABYTE's website. Q: Why is equipped with power/ amplifier. If your motherboard has a clearing CMOS jumper, refer to touch the positive and...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 - A: Some advanced options are some BIOS options missing? Q: In the BIOS Setup program, why are hidden in Chapter 1....