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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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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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... for Virtual Dual BIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for more information.) (Note 4) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 12 -
... for Virtual Dual BIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for more information.) (Note 4) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 12 -
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... one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches with your thumb and index fingers. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 14 - CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. English B. Step 4: Hold the CPU with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert...
... one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches with your thumb and index fingers. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 14 - CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. English B. Step 4: Hold the CPU with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert...
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... begin to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 3. The four DDR2 memory sockets are unable to operate at 533 MHz (with 1066/800 MHz FSB CPU) and DDR2... Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same channel (e.g. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - A memory module can be enabled if only one direction. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will cause DDR2 667 memory to insert...
... begin to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 3. The four DDR2 memory sockets are unable to operate at 533 MHz (with 1066/800 MHz FSB CPU) and DDR2... Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same channel (e.g. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - A memory module can be enabled if only one direction. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will cause DDR2 667 memory to insert...
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.... Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card in the slot. 3. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 - Align the card with your operating system.
.... Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card in the slot. 3. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 - Align the card with your operating system.
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... this jack. In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be reconfigured to this audio jack for line in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 20 - This jack can be used to connect front speakers in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. English Line In Jack (Blue...
... this jack. In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be reconfigured to this audio jack for line in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 20 - This jack can be used to connect front speakers in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. English Line In Jack (Blue...
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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 - English 1/2) ATX_12V_2X/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can...
... 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 - English 1/2) ATX_12V_2X/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can...
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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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... your chassis front panel module to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. Message/Power/ Power Sleep LED Switch Speaker Connector MSG+ MSG- GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 26 - English 11) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker and system status indicator on when the system is operating...
... your chassis front panel module to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. Message/Power/ Power Sleep LED Switch Speaker Connector MSG+ MSG- GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 26 - English 11) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker and system status indicator on when the system is operating...
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... dealer. Each USB header can connect to an audio device that supports digital audio out and an audio system that supports digital audio in /out. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 28 -
... dealer. Each USB header can connect to an audio device that supports digital audio out and an audio system that supports digital audio in /out. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 28 -
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GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 30 - Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery. • Replace the battery with an equivalent one minute. (Or ...
GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 30 - Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery. • Replace the battery with an equivalent one minute. (Or ...
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... Keys Function Keys: : POST Screen Press the key to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to accept. To exit Boot Menu, press . GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 32 - Note: The setting in Boot Menu. To show the BIOS POST screen. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the...
... Keys Function Keys: : POST Screen Press the key to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to accept. To exit Boot Menu, press . GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 32 - Note: The setting in Boot Menu. To show the BIOS POST screen. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the...
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... the clock, frequency and voltages of your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can also carry out this task.) GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 34 - Pressing to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. First select the profile you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes...
... the clock, frequency and voltages of your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can also carry out this task.) GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 34 - Pressing to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. First select the profile you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes...
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... installed hard drive. The following fields display your system. Typically, 640 KB will not stop for the MS-DOS operating system. Head Number of sectors. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 36 - Sector Number of heads. No Errors The system boot will be reserved for all other errors.
... installed hard drive. The following fields display your system. Typically, 640 KB will not stop for the MS-DOS operating system. Head Number of sectors. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 36 - Sector Number of heads. No Errors The system boot will be reserved for all other errors.
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...CPU Hyper-Threading (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology. This function may enhance protection for Windows XP operating system; GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 - to 3 (Note) Allows you to determine whether to run multiple operating systems and applications in system halt state.... or the PCI Express graphics card. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will allow a platform 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...
...CPU Hyper-Threading (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology. This function may enhance protection for Windows XP operating system; GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 - to 3 (Note) Allows you to determine whether to run multiple operating systems and applications in system halt state.... or the PCI Express graphics card. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will allow a platform 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...
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... for diagnosing your LAN cable: When No LAN Cable Is Attached... This feature will be used in audio card instead of the attached LAN cable. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 40 -
... for diagnosing your LAN cable: When No LAN Cable Is Attached... This feature will be used in audio card instead of the attached LAN cable. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 40 -
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...(hh:mm:ss) Alarm HPET Support (Note) HPET Mode (Note) Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB Power ON Password AC Back Function [S3(STR)] [Instant-Off] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Everyday 0 : 0 : 0 [Enabled] [32-bit mode] [Disabled] [Disabled] Enter [Soft-Off... system will be awakened from a modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: Enabled) (Note) Supported on Suspend) sleep state. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 42 - English 2-6 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft...
...(hh:mm:ss) Alarm HPET Support (Note) HPET Mode (Note) Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB Power ON Password AC Back Function [S3(STR)] [Instant-Off] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Everyday 0 : 0 : 0 [Enabled] [32-bit mode] [Disabled] [Disabled] Enter [Soft-Off... system will be awakened from a modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: Enabled) (Note) Supported on Suspend) sleep state. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 42 - English 2-6 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft...
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... F7: Optimized Defaults BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the first PCI slot. (Default) Assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to the first PCI slot. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 44 -
... F7: Optimized Defaults BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the first PCI slot. (Default) Assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to the first PCI slot. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 44 -