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GA-946-DS3/ GA-946-S3 LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 3301 12ME-946DS3-3301R * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!! * The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.
GA-946-DS3/ GA-946-S3 LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 3301 12ME-946DS3-3301R * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!! * The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.
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Motherboard GA-946-DS3/GA-946-S3 Jun. 1, 2007 Motherboard GA-946-DS3/GA-946-S3 Jun. 1, 2007
Motherboard GA-946-DS3/GA-946-S3 Jun. 1, 2007 Motherboard GA-946-DS3/GA-946-S3 Jun. 1, 2007
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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 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the ...
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 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the ...
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Box Contents GA-946-DS3 or GA-946-S3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Intel® LGA775 CPU Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two ...
Box Contents GA-946-DS3 or GA-946-S3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Intel® LGA775 CPU Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two ...
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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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GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 10 - English 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus .../Intel® 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 cache varies... 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-channel ...
GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 10 - English 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus .../Intel® 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 cache varies... 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-channel ...
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... 16 for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is reserved for more information.) (Note 4) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 12 -
... 16 for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is reserved for more information.) (Note 4) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 12 -
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... steps below to the CPU. Step 3: Lift the metal load plate on the CPU socket. CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 14 - Step 2: Remove the protective socket cover.
... steps below to the CPU. Step 3: Lift the metal load plate on the CPU socket. CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 14 - Step 2: Remove the protective socket cover.
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... - - - - - - - - SS SS - - When enabling Dual Channel mode with 800 MHz FSB CPU). Because of chipset limitations, do not populate both DIMM sockets of memory modules. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - DS/SS SS SS Four Modules SS SS SS SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) Due to operate at 533... direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 3.
... - - - - - - - - SS SS - - When enabling Dual Channel mode with 800 MHz FSB CPU). Because of chipset limitations, do not populate both DIMM sockets of memory modules. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - DS/SS SS SS Four Modules SS SS SS SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) Due to operate at 533... direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 3.
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... and then pull the card straight up from the slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 - Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports...
... and then pull the card straight up from the slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 - Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports...
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... software. Use this audio jack for line in jack. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 20 - Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Use this jack. Only microphones still MUST be used to the instructions on setting...
... software. Use this audio jack for line in jack. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 20 - Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Use this jack. Only microphones still MUST be used to the instructions on setting...
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... 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 22 - Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation...
... 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 22 - Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation...
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... (for example, master or slave). (For information about configuring master/slave settings for the IDE devices, read the instructions from the device manufacturers.) 2 40 1 39 GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 24 - Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on the connector. 33 1 34 2 8) IDE1 (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to...
... (for example, master or slave). (For information about configuring master/slave settings for the IDE devices, read the instructions from the device manufacturers.) 2 40 1 39 GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 24 - Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on the connector. 33 1 34 2 8) IDE1 (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to...
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... RXN RXP GND 10) PWR_LED (System Power LED Header) This header can be used to connect a system power LED on when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off when the system is in S1 sleep state. Pin No. System Status LED S0 On S1 Blinking... S3/S4/S5 Off - 25 - Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The LED is on the chassis to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with ...
... RXN RXP GND 10) PWR_LED (System Power LED Header) This header can be used to connect a system power LED on when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off when the system is in S1 sleep state. Pin No. System Status LED S0 On S1 Blinking... S3/S4/S5 Off - 25 - Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The LED is on the chassis to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with ...
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...," for information about beep codes. • HD (IDE Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 26 - RESRES+ NC IDE Hard Disk Reset Active LED Switch • MSG (Message/Power/Sleep LED, Yellow): System Status LED Connects to ...below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. The S0 On LED is on when the system is in S3/S4/S5 Off S3/S4 sleep state or powered off your chassis front panel module to this header according to the reset switch on the chassis front...
...," for information about beep codes. • HD (IDE Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 26 - RESRES+ NC IDE Hard Disk Reset Active LED Switch • MSG (Message/Power/Sleep LED, Yellow): System Status LED Connects to ...below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. The S0 On LED is on when the system is in S3/S4/S5 Off S3/S4 sleep state or powered off your chassis front panel module to this header according to the reset switch on the chassis front...
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.... For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. Via an optional S/PDIF in /out. Each USB header can connect to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 28 - Pin No. Definition 1 Power (5V) 2 10 1 9 2 Power (5V) 3 USB DX- 4 USB DY- 5 USB DX+ 6 USB DY+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 NC •...
.... For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. Via an optional S/PDIF in /out. Each USB header can connect to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 28 - Pin No. Definition 1 Power (5V) 2 10 1 9 2 Power (5V) 3 USB DX- 4 USB DY- 5 USB DX+ 6 USB DY+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 NC •...
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Danger of explosion if the battery is turned off. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for 5 seconds.) 3. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 30 - Plug in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the ...
Danger of explosion if the battery is turned off. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for 5 seconds.) 3. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 30 - Plug in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the ...
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..., Inc. To exit Boot Menu, press . After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 32 - In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to... on page 38. : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu is effective for 946-DS3 E1 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/04/2007-946GZ-ICH7-6A89LG00C-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST Screen ...
..., Inc. To exit Boot Menu, press . After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 32 - In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to... on page 38. : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu is effective for 946-DS3 E1 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/04/2007-946GZ-ICH7-6A89LG00C-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST Screen ...
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You can create up to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 34 - First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your ...
You can create up to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 34 - First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your ...
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... the system. English Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. All, But Keyboard The system boot will stop for the MS-DOS operating system. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 36 - Drive A Allows you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this item to None. Extended Memory The amount of heads. If you to...
... the system. English Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. All, But Keyboard The system boot will stop for the MS-DOS operating system. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 36 - Drive A Allows you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this item to None. Extended Memory The amount of heads. If you to...