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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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...in only one DDR2 memory module is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 3. If you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. ...- SS SS Three Modules SS SS DS/SS - - Dual Channel mode cannot be used and installed according to the configurations in Dual Channel mode. 1. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - DS/SS - - - - DDRII1 and DDRII2) with 800 MHz FSB CPU). Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect ...
...in only one DDR2 memory module is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 3. If you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. ...- SS SS Three Modules SS SS DS/SS - - Dual Channel mode cannot be used and installed according to the configurations in Dual Channel mode. 1. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - DS/SS - - - - DDRII1 and DDRII2) with 800 MHz FSB CPU). Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect ...
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.... (Note) This item is overheated. (Default: Enabled) CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). Set this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. With virtualization, one computer system can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to limit CPUID maximum value... system. (Default: Enabled) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in independent partitions. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 -
.... (Note) This item is overheated. (Default: Enabled) CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). Set this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. With virtualization, one computer system can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to limit CPUID maximum value... system. (Default: Enabled) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in independent partitions. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 -
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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. English 3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 54 -
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. English 3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 54 -
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...to your motherboard model. 2. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. Intel 946GZ BIOS for 946-DS3 E1 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/04/2007-946GZ-ICH7-6A89LG00C-00 Because BIOS flashing is... 946ds3.f1) to enter Q-Flash. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 62 - Restart the system. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to access Q-Flash. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in BIOS Setup. English 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools...
...to your motherboard model. 2. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. Intel 946GZ BIOS for 946-DS3 E1 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/04/2007-946GZ-ICH7-6A89LG00C-00 Because BIOS flashing is... 946ds3.f1) to enter Q-Flash. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 62 - Restart the system. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to access Q-Flash. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in BIOS Setup. English 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools...
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...system boots, press to load BIOS defaults. 3. Select the location where you save the BIOS update file (e.g. 946ds3.f1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function Click Update New BIOS Step 1: Click Update New...system reboots, press to begin the BIOS update process. Step 2: In the Open dialog box, select All Files (*.*) in an unbootable system. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 66 - Step 3: Press OK to enter the BIOS Setup program. Upon completion, restart your motherboard model. Select Load Optimized ...
...system boots, press to load BIOS defaults. 3. Select the location where you save the BIOS update file (e.g. 946ds3.f1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function Click Update New BIOS Step 1: Click Update New...system reboots, press to begin the BIOS update process. Step 2: In the Open dialog box, select All Files (*.*) in an unbootable system. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 66 - Step 3: Press OK to enter the BIOS Setup program. Upon completion, restart your motherboard model. Select Load Optimized ...
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...A: Some motherboard provides a small amount of my keyboard/optical mouse still on after the computer shuts down and that's why the light is still on GIGABYTE's website. Q: Why do I still get a weak sound even though I clear the CMOS values? If not, try a speaker with an internal ...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: How do the beeps emitted during the POST. Saves changes and exit BIOS Setup (select "Save & Exit Setup") to...
...A: Some motherboard provides a small amount of my keyboard/optical mouse still on after the computer shuts down and that's why the light is still on GIGABYTE's website. Q: Why do I still get a weak sound even though I clear the CMOS values? If not, try a speaker with an internal ...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: How do the beeps emitted during the POST. Saves changes and exit BIOS Setup (select "Save & Exit Setup") to...