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... IT8718 chip Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/Power fan fail warning CPU fan speed control BIOS 1 x 4 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS...
... IT8718 chip Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/Power fan fail warning CPU fan speed control BIOS 1 x 4 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS...
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... - A memory module can be installed 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 the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power ...Memory Configurations Table DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 Two Modules DS/SS - - Because of chipset limitations, do not populate both DIMM sockets of memory modules. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will cause DDR2 667 memory to operate at 533 MHz (with 1066/800 MHz FSB...
... - A memory module can be installed 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 the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power ...Memory Configurations Table DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 Two Modules DS/SS - - Because of chipset limitations, do not populate both DIMM sockets of memory modules. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will cause DDR2 667 memory to operate at 533 MHz (with 1066/800 MHz FSB...
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... such as a printer, scanner and etc. Parallel Port Use the parallel port to connect center/subwoofer speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Description Orange 1 Gpbs data rate Green 100 Mpbs data rate Off 10 Mpbs data rate Activity LED: State Description Blinking...
... such as a printer, scanner and etc. Parallel Port Use the parallel port to connect center/subwoofer speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Description Orange 1 Gpbs data rate Green 100 Mpbs data rate Off 10 Mpbs data rate Activity LED: State Description Blinking...
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...fan be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN CPU_FAN: Pin No. 1 2 Definition GND +12V / Speed Control 1 PWR_FAN 1 SYS_FAN 3 Sense 4 Speed Control SYS_FAN / PWR_FAN: Pin No. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with color-coded power connector wires. For optimum heat... dissipation, it is the ground wire. Most fans are designed with fan speed control design. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 1 3 NC • Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to this header...
...fan be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN CPU_FAN: Pin No. 1 2 Definition GND +12V / Speed Control 1 PWR_FAN 1 SYS_FAN 3 Sense 4 Speed Control SYS_FAN / PWR_FAN: Pin No. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with color-coded power connector wires. For optimum heat... dissipation, it is the ground wire. Most fans are designed with fan speed control design. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 1 3 NC • Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to this header...
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Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can use this task.) GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 34 - It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. An user password only allows you to view the BIOS ... configure the system's PCI & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use this menu to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all the changes made in effect.
Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can use this task.) GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 34 - It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. An user password only allows you to view the BIOS ... configure the system's PCI & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use this menu to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all the changes made in effect.
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... no cable problem is activated. Example: Pair1-2 Status = Short / Length = 1.6m Explanation: A fault or short might occur at a normal speed of 10/100Mbps in a 10/100 Mbps environment, so their Status fields will show Short and thenlength shown will appear: Start detecting at Port..... ...Functioning Normally... When a Cable Problem Occurs... Options are not used in MS-DOS mode; Link Detected --> 100Mbps Cable Length= 30m Link Detected Displays transmission speed Cable Length Displays the approximate length of the attached LAN cable. Note: The Gigabit hub will only operate at...
... no cable problem is activated. Example: Pair1-2 Status = Short / Length = 1.6m Explanation: A fault or short might occur at a normal speed of 10/100Mbps in a 10/100 Mbps environment, so their Status fields will show Short and thenlength shown will appear: Start detecting at Port..... ...Functioning Normally... When a Cable Problem Occurs... Options are not used in MS-DOS mode; Link Detected --> 100Mbps Cable Length= 30m Link Detected Displays transmission speed Cable Length Displays the approximate length of the attached LAN cable. Note: The Gigabit hub will only operate at...
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Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/ 176oF, 90oC/194oF. Current CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system/power fan speed. English 2-8 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status Case... Opened Vcore DDR18V +3.3V +12V Current System Temperature Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN Speed Current POWER FAN Speed CPU Warning Temperature CPU FAN Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning POWER FAN Fail Warning CPU Smart FAN Control ...
Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/ 176oF, 90oC/194oF. Current CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system/power fan speed. English 2-8 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status Case... Opened Vcore DDR18V +3.3V +12V Current System Temperature Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN Speed Current POWER FAN Speed CPU Warning Temperature CPU FAN Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning POWER FAN Fail Warning CPU Smart FAN Control ...
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If disabled, CPU fan runs at different speed according to the CPU temperature. Sets PWM mode for a 3-pin CPU fan. However, for a 4-pin CPU fan that is set for a 3-pin CPU fan or a 4-pin CPU fan. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 46 - 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. This item can not be set to control CPU fan speed. You can be configured...
If disabled, CPU fan runs at different speed according to the CPU temperature. Sets PWM mode for a 3-pin CPU fan. However, for a 4-pin CPU fan that is set for a 3-pin CPU fan or a 4-pin CPU fan. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 46 - 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. This item can not be set to control CPU fan speed. You can be configured...
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... CPU Clock Ratio (Note) CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) C.I.A. 2 System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 667 High Speed DRAM DLL Settings DDR2 OverVoltage Control PCI-E OverVoltage Control FSB OverVoltage Control (G)MCH OverVoltage Control CPU Voltage Control Normal CPU Vcore [Auto] [16X] [Disabled] 266...
... CPU Clock Ratio (Note) CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) C.I.A. 2 System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 667 High Speed DRAM DLL Settings DDR2 OverVoltage Control PCI-E OverVoltage Control FSB OverVoltage Control (G)MCH OverVoltage Control CPU Voltage Control Normal CPU Vcore [Auto] [16X] [Disabled] 266...
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... loading. High Speed DRAM DLL Settings Provides two different memory timing configurations. If your CPU. DDR2 OverVoltage Control Allows you to to 0.3V at 0.1V increment. Normal Supplies the PCIe bus voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Increases PCIe bus voltage by 0.1V to 0.3V at 0.1V increment. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 48...
... loading. High Speed DRAM DLL Settings Provides two different memory timing configurations. If your CPU. DDR2 OverVoltage Control Allows you to to 0.3V at 0.1V increment. Normal Supplies the PCIe bus voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Increases PCIe bus voltage by 0.1V to 0.3V at 0.1V increment. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 48...
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... Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of the hard drive, make sure to leave enough unallocated space in advanced (10 GB or more is recommended; Before You...
... Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of the hard drive, make sure to leave enough unallocated space in advanced (10 GB or more is recommended; Before You...
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... 2: In the ReadyBoost tab, select Use this device. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 68 - English 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost Windows ReadyBoost allows you to use flash memory on the USB flash drive icon and choose Properties. Under Space to reserve for system speed, set the amount of memory space to use for ReadyBoost... using the slider or spin box. Right-click on a Windows Vista certified USB flash drive to speed up your computer's performance. Click Apply and then OK to turn on ReadyBoost. • The USB flash drive must have at least 256 ...
... 2: In the ReadyBoost tab, select Use this device. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 68 - English 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost Windows ReadyBoost allows you to use flash memory on the USB flash drive icon and choose Properties. Under Space to reserve for system speed, set the amount of memory space to use for ReadyBoost... using the slider or spin box. Right-click on a Windows Vista certified USB flash drive to speed up your computer's performance. Click Apply and then OK to turn on ReadyBoost. • The USB flash drive must have at least 256 ...