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... the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet... not recom- The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it enabled (Refer to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Hyper-Threading Technology System Requirements: (Go to Intel's website for more information about the Hyper-Threading Technology...
... the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet... not recom- The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it enabled (Refer to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Hyper-Threading Technology System Requirements: (Go to Intel's website for more information about the Hyper-Threading Technology...
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... begin to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the chassis back panel. 2. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 - If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your card. Make sure the graphics card is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot... with the slot, and press down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently insert the graphics card into the slot. 4.
... begin to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the chassis back panel. 2. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 - If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your card. Make sure the graphics card is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot... with the slot, and press down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently insert the graphics card into the slot. 4.
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... overheating protection function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 - When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will allow a platform to limit CPUID maximum value....determine whether to run multiple operating systems and applications in system halt state. PCI Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default) PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card as the first display. (Note) This item is overheated. (Default: Enabled) CPU ...
... overheating protection function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 - When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will allow a platform to limit CPUID maximum value....determine whether to run multiple operating systems and applications in system halt state. PCI Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default) PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card as the first display. (Note) This item is overheated. (Default: Enabled) CPU ...
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English 2-9 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Robust Graphics Booster 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... this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) Robust Graphics Booster Robust Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) helps to 266 MHz. If this item to enhance the performance of the graphics chip and memory. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait...
English 2-9 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Robust Graphics Booster 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... this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) Robust Graphics Booster Robust Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) helps to 266 MHz. If this item to enhance the performance of the graphics chip and memory. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait...
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... up /restore the first physical hard drive that allows you to back up your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® 2000 with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. • Hard drives in...
... up /restore the first physical hard drive that allows you to back up your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® 2000 with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. • Hard drives in...
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...short: Memory or motherboard error 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics 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 - A: Make sure your speaker is the light of... CMOS values? Q: What do I have this jumper, refer to enter BIOS Setup during the POST mean? Press to the instructions on GIGABYTE's website. Q: In the BIOS Setup program, why are hidden in the power cord and restart your motherboard, please go to load BIOS...
...short: Memory or motherboard error 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics 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 - A: Make sure your speaker is the light of... CMOS values? Q: What do I have this jumper, refer to enter BIOS Setup during the POST mean? Press to the instructions on GIGABYTE's website. Q: In the BIOS Setup program, why are hidden in the power cord and restart your motherboard, please go to load BIOS...
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..." (or "Load Optimized Defaults"). START Turn off the power. Is the power connector of the CPU cooler connected to start the computer. Yes Insert the graphics card. Turn on the power to the CPU_FAN header properly? Connect the ATX main power cable and the 12V power cable. English 5-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure If...
..." (or "Load Optimized Defaults"). START Turn off the power. Is the power connector of the CPU cooler connected to start the computer. Yes Insert the graphics card. Turn on the power to the CPU_FAN header properly? Connect the ATX main power cable and the 12V power cable. English 5-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure If...
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...devices. No The IDE/SATA device, connector, or cable might fail. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 78 - Plugg in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. No The keyboard or mouse might fail. Check if the... Reinstall the operating system. END If the procedure above is working properly. Select "Save & Exit Setup" to submit your question. No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. The problem is verified and solved. Turn off the computer. Reinstall other devices one by one...
...devices. No The IDE/SATA device, connector, or cable might fail. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 78 - Plugg in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. No The keyboard or mouse might fail. Check if the... Reinstall the operating system. END If the procedure above is working properly. Select "Save & Exit Setup" to submit your question. No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. The problem is verified and solved. Turn off the computer. Reinstall other devices one by one...