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Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-946GM-DS2/GA-946GM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 9 1-2 Feature Summary 10 1-3... Installation of Expansion Cards 16 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 17 1-7 Connectors Introduction 18 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : GA-946GM-DS2 F1a 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 34 2-3 IntegratedPeripherals 36 2-4 Power Management Setup 39 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations 41 2-6 PC ...
Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-946GM-DS2/GA-946GM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 9 1-2 Feature Summary 10 1-3... Installation of Expansion Cards 16 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 17 1-7 Connectors Introduction 18 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : GA-946GM-DS2 F1a 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 34 2-3 IntegratedPeripherals 36 2-4 Power Management Setup 39 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations 41 2-6 PC ...
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GA-946GM-DS2/GA-946GM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard Layout VGA KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN GA-946GM-DS2/GA-946GM-S2 IT8718 COMA LPT USB USB AUDIO LAN BATTERY SYS_FAN CLR_CMOS Intel® 946GZ F_AUDIO PCIE_16 RTL8111B PCI1 BIOS PCI2 CD_IN CODEC PCIE_1 REV: 2.0 SPDIF_IO FDD COMB DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 ATX IDE SATAII2 SATAII3 Intel® ICH7 CI SATAII0 SATAII1 F_PANEL PWR_LED F_USB1 F_USB2 - 7 -
GA-946GM-DS2/GA-946GM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard Layout VGA KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN GA-946GM-DS2/GA-946GM-S2 IT8718 COMA LPT USB USB AUDIO LAN BATTERY SYS_FAN CLR_CMOS Intel® 946GZ F_AUDIO PCIE_16 RTL8111B PCI1 BIOS PCI2 CD_IN CODEC PCIE_1 REV: 2.0 SPDIF_IO FDD COMB DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 ATX IDE SATAII2 SATAII3 Intel® ICH7 CI SATAII0 SATAII1 F_PANEL PWR_LED F_USB1 F_USB2 - 7 -
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... the CPU, please comply with the CPU specifications. If this occurs, please change the insert direction of the CPU may occur. 5. BIOS: A BIOS that the system bus frequency be set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the upright position. Fig. 3 Notice the... the indented corner of the CPU Metal Lever Fig. 1 Gently lift the metal lever located on the CPU prior to the CPU during installation.) GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 12 - OS: An operation system that might cause damage to system use, otherwise overheating and permanent damage of the CPU...
... the CPU, please comply with the CPU specifications. If this occurs, please change the insert direction of the CPU may occur. 5. BIOS: A BIOS that the system bus frequency be set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the upright position. Fig. 3 Notice the... the indented corner of the CPU Metal Lever Fig. 1 Gently lift the metal lever located on the CPU prior to the CPU during installation.) GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 12 - OS: An operation system that might cause damage to system use, otherwise overheating and permanent damage of the CPU...
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... installation steps when you are designed so that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be installed in one direction. GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 14 - The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Fig.2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM sockets to...
... installation steps when you are designed so that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be installed in one direction. GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 14 - The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Fig.2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM sockets to...
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Replace your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. Install related driver from BIOS. 8. Make sure your expansion card by the small white-drawable bar. To install a VGA card or to release an installed card, users.... 2. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from the operating system. GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 16 - Remove your computer's chassis cover. 7. Replace the screw to the onboard PCI Express x16 slot ...
Replace your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. Install related driver from BIOS. 8. Make sure your expansion card by the small white-drawable bar. To install a VGA card or to release an installed card, users.... 2. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from the operating system. GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 16 - Remove your computer's chassis cover. 7. Replace the screw to the onboard PCI Express x16 slot ...
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Please contact your nearest dealer for optional COMB cable. 9 1 10 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition NDCDBNSINB NSOUTB NDTRBGND NDSRBNRTSBNCTSBNRIBNo Pin 15) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to detect if the chassis cover is removed. Pin No. English 14) COMB (COMB Connector) Be careful with the polarity of the COMB connector. Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 26 - Check the pin assignments while you connect the COMB cable. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup.
Please contact your nearest dealer for optional COMB cable. 9 1 10 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition NDCDBNSINB NSOUTB NDTRBGND NDSRBNRTSBNCTSBNRIBNo Pin 15) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to detect if the chassis cover is removed. Pin No. English 14) COMB (COMB Connector) Be careful with the polarity of the COMB connector. Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 26 - Check the pin assignments while you connect the COMB cable. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup.
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... Disk CDROM ZIP USB-FDD USB-ZIP USB-CDROM USB-HDD LAN KL:Move Enter :Accept ESC:Exit The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : GA-946GM-DS2 F1a) Once you want, press "Ctrl+F1" to the default settings for onboard (or add-on the screen. Select the Load Optimized...ICH7-6A79LG0LC-00 : Boot Menu Use < > or < > to select a device, then press enter to accept or enter the sub-menu. GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 30 - Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2006, Award Software, Inc. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software ` Standard CMOS...
... Disk CDROM ZIP USB-FDD USB-ZIP USB-CDROM USB-HDD LAN KL:Move Enter :Accept ESC:Exit The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : GA-946GM-DS2 F1a) Once you want, press "Ctrl+F1" to the default settings for onboard (or add-on the screen. Select the Load Optimized...ICH7-6A79LG0LC-00 : Boot Menu Use < > or < > to select a device, then press enter to accept or enter the sub-menu. GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 30 - Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2006, Award Software, Inc. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software ` Standard CMOS...
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... Extended Memory Total Memory 640K 511M 512M 1999 to select this option for automatic device detection. GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 32 - Through Dec. The time is 13:00:00. to Dec. 1 to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is , , , . Day The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum ...Year The year, from Sun to 31 (or maximum allowed in . Extended IDE Drive. Manual User can use one of three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to Sat. Jan. English 2-1 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award...
... Extended Memory Total Memory 640K 511M 512M 1999 to select this option for automatic device detection. GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 32 - Through Dec. The time is 13:00:00. to Dec. 1 to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is , , , . Day The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum ...Year The year, from Sun to 31 (or maximum allowed in . Extended IDE Drive. Manual User can use one of three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to Sat. Jan. English 2-1 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award...
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... priority by Hard Disk. USB-FDD Select your boot device priority by ZIP. English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD... priority by LAN. If you install a processor that supports this function. capability. USB-HDD Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD. GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 34 - Press to make [SETUP] empty. LS120 Select your boot device priority by LS120. USB-CDROM Select...
... priority by Hard Disk. USB-FDD Select your boot device priority by ZIP. English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD... priority by LAN. If you install a processor that supports this function. capability. USB-HDD Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD. GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 34 - Press to make [SETUP] empty. LS120 Select your boot device priority by LS120. USB-CDROM Select...
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..., SATA will auto set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave,this function will be ignored. If PATA IDE were set to use; 4 SATA HDDs plus 2 PATA HDDs. GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 36 - On-Chip SATA Mode Disabled Auto Disable this function will auto detect. (Default value) Combined Set On-Chip SATA mode to Combined... the motherboard allows up to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. If PATA IDE were set to 4 HDDs on the motherboard; 2 for SATA and the other for PATA. BIOS will auto set to ". SATA Port 1/3 Set to This value will auto make by the setting "On-Chip SATA Mode" and "PATA IDE Set to...
..., SATA will auto set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave,this function will be ignored. If PATA IDE were set to use; 4 SATA HDDs plus 2 PATA HDDs. GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 36 - On-Chip SATA Mode Disabled Auto Disable this function will auto detect. (Default value) Combined Set On-Chip SATA mode to Combined... the motherboard allows up to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. If PATA IDE were set to 4 HDDs on the motherboard; 2 for SATA and the other for PATA. BIOS will auto set to ". SATA Port 1/3 Set to This value will auto make by the setting "On-Chip SATA Mode" and "PATA IDE Set to...
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... shown is 2E8/IRQ3. Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 2. Enabled Enable this function. (Default value) Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. 3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8/IRQ4. (Default value) ... 1.6m Explanation: A fault or short might occur at a normal speed of the onboard LAN chip. Disabled Disable this function. GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 38 - Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 1. English When LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally... If a cable problem occurs on Pair ...
... shown is 2E8/IRQ3. Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 2. Enabled Enable this function. (Default value) Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. 3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8/IRQ4. (Default value) ... 1.6m Explanation: A fault or short might occur at a normal speed of the onboard LAN chip. Disabled Disable this function. GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 38 - Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 1. English When LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally... If a cable problem occurs on Pair ...
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... the password again and press . GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 46 - To disable password, just press when you are prompted to enter Setup Menu. When enabled, the Supervisor password is required for entering the BIOS Setup program and having full configuration fields...press . English 2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI ConfigurationEsnter Password: ` PC Health Status ` Frequency/Voltage Control Load Fail-...
... the password again and press . GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 46 - To disable password, just press when you are prompted to enter Setup Menu. When enabled, the Supervisor password is required for entering the BIOS Setup program and having full configuration fields...press . English 2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI ConfigurationEsnter Password: ` PC Health Status ` Frequency/Voltage Control Load Fail-...
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...of the hard disk will stay permanent in your CD-ROM drive. Press any key to startup XpressRecovery2..... GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 54 - Save the settings and exit the BIOS Setup. Boot from CD/DVD: Press any key to enter Xpress Recovery2. System requirements: 1. It ... the data backup speed. 3. VESA-supported VGA cards How to use the Xpress Recovery2 Initial access by booting from CD-ROM for 946GM-DS2 F1a . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, : Boot Menu 10/16/2006-946GZ-ICH7-6A79LG0LC-00 : Xpress Recovery2 1. After Xpress Recovery2 is...
...of the hard disk will stay permanent in your CD-ROM drive. Press any key to startup XpressRecovery2..... GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 54 - Save the settings and exit the BIOS Setup. Boot from CD/DVD: Press any key to enter Xpress Recovery2. System requirements: 1. It ... the data backup speed. 3. VESA-supported VGA cards How to use the Xpress Recovery2 Initial access by booting from CD-ROM for 946GM-DS2 F1a . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, : Boot Menu 10/16/2006-946GZ-ICH7-6A79LG0LC-00 : Xpress Recovery2 1. After Xpress Recovery2 is...
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... Flash ROM. Extract the BIOS file downloaded and save the BIOS file (the one with how to the latest version. In the BIOS menu of Gigabyte motherboards are combined in the BIOS menu. English 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction Method 1 : Q-FlashTM Utility Q-FlashTM is a BIOS flash utility embedded in DOS... section only deals with model name.Fxx. In the following sections, we take GA-8KNXP Ultra as the example to enter SETUP / Dual BIOS / Q-Flash / F9 For Xpress Recovery 08/07/2003-i875P-6A79BG03C-00 GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 56 - With this utility, users only have to...
... Flash ROM. Extract the BIOS file downloaded and save the BIOS file (the one with how to the latest version. In the BIOS menu of Gigabyte motherboards are combined in the BIOS menu. English 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction Method 1 : Q-FlashTM Utility Q-FlashTM is a BIOS flash utility embedded in DOS... section only deals with model name.Fxx. In the following sections, we take GA-8KNXP Ultra as the example to enter SETUP / Dual BIOS / Q-Flash / F9 For Xpress Recovery 08/07/2003-i875P-6A79BG03C-00 GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 56 - With this utility, users only have to...
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... oF1vreofrimlye(s)MEfnoaauibnnldeBios 512K TFo5t:alRseifzreeCs:ho1Hp.3ay9ltMMOLanoinaEdRrDrOoerMfauDlDtaiStsaaeFDbttrtEoleieneLBgs:asiDczkeeul:ep9te11.50K Save Settings to CMOS Q-Flash Utility Load Main BIOS from Floppy Load Backup BIOS from Floppy Save Main BIOS to Floppy Save Backup BIOS to Floppy" item. 2. GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 58 - After pressing Enter, you'll then see a confirmation dialog box asking you "Are you...
... oF1vreofrimlye(s)MEfnoaauibnnldeBios 512K TFo5t:alRseifzreeCs:ho1Hp.3ay9ltMMOLanoinaEdRrDrOoerMfauDlDtaiStsaaeFDbttrtEoleieneLBgs:asiDczkeeul:ep9te11.50K Save Settings to CMOS Q-Flash Utility Load Main BIOS from Floppy Load Backup BIOS from Floppy Save Main BIOS to Floppy Save Backup BIOS to Floppy" item. 2. GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 58 - After pressing Enter, you'll then see a confirmation dialog box asking you "Are you...
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...keyboard to load defaults. 7. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Select Language Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Integrated Peripherals Load Optimized Defaults Power Management Setup Save to CMOS and EXIT (SYe/... Press Y on Single-BIOS Motherboards. System will reboot after system reboots. Select Save & Exit Setup item to save and exit. Normally the system redetects all devices after BIOS has been upgraded. English 6. Press Del to CMOS and exit the BIOS menu. GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard...
...keyboard to load defaults. 7. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Select Language Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Integrated Peripherals Load Optimized Defaults Power Management Setup Save to CMOS and EXIT (SYe/... Press Y on Single-BIOS Motherboards. System will reboot after system reboots. Select Save & Exit Setup item to save and exit. Normally the system redetects all devices after BIOS has been upgraded. English 6. Press Del to CMOS and exit the BIOS menu. GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard...
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... MPE3170AT ED-03-08 Primary Slave : None Secondary Master : CREATIVEDVD-RM DVD1242E BC101 Secondary Slave : None Press DEL to update BIOS. Then it will begin to enter SETUP / Q-Flash 03/18/2003-I845GE-6A69YG01C-00 6. Q-Flash Utility V1.30 Flash Type...button on your system at the same time. Congratulation!! Press Del to the Q-Flash menu when the BIOS updating procedure is completed. GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 62 - English 3. The progress of updating BIOS will restart automatically after you flashed. The computer will be shown at this stage!! 4.
... MPE3170AT ED-03-08 Primary Slave : None Secondary Master : CREATIVEDVD-RM DVD1242E BC101 Secondary Slave : None Press DEL to update BIOS. Then it will begin to enter SETUP / Q-Flash 03/18/2003-I845GE-6A69YG01C-00 6. Q-Flash Utility V1.30 Flash Type...button on your system at the same time. Congratulation!! Press Del to the Q-Flash menu when the BIOS updating procedure is completed. GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 62 - English 3. The progress of updating BIOS will restart automatically after you flashed. The computer will be shown at this stage!! 4.
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...Gigabyte's web site for downloading and updating it shows two or more motherboard's model names to save the current BIOS version. IV. Do not use @BIOS and C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management) at the same time. In method I, if it according to method II. In method II, be found in dialog box. IV. GA-946GM-DS2/S2... (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 64 - English III. Check out supported motherboard and Flash ROM: In the very beginning, there is "Save Current BIOS" icon shown in BIOS unzip file are supported. 2. It can help you ...
...Gigabyte's web site for downloading and updating it shows two or more motherboard's model names to save the current BIOS version. IV. Do not use @BIOS and C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management) at the same time. In method I, if it according to method II. In method II, be found in dialog box. IV. GA-946GM-DS2/S2... (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 64 - English III. Check out supported motherboard and Flash ROM: In the very beginning, there is "Save Current BIOS" icon shown in BIOS unzip file are supported. 2. It can help you ...
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... motherboard model, please log on to http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Question 1: I still get a weak sound after entering BIOS menu and you identify the possible computer problems. However, they are hidden in previous BIOS after system boots up the speaker to see some... M/B error 1 long 2 short: Monitor or display card error 1 long 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: DRAM error Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 70 - What do I hear different continuous beeps from case to clear CMOS. Question 5: Sometimes...
... motherboard model, please log on to http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Question 1: I still get a weak sound after entering BIOS menu and you identify the possible computer problems. However, they are hidden in previous BIOS after system boots up the speaker to see some... M/B error 1 long 2 short: Monitor or display card error 1 long 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: DRAM error Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 70 - What do I hear different continuous beeps from case to clear CMOS. Question 5: Sometimes...