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GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme quad-core / CoreTM 2 Quad / Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme dual-core / CoreTM 2 Duo / Intel® Pentium® Processor Extreme Edition / Intel® Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 2002 12ME-946GMDR-2002R * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be...
GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme quad-core / CoreTM 2 Quad / Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme dual-core / CoreTM 2 Duo / Intel® Pentium® Processor Extreme Edition / Intel® Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 2002 12ME-946GMDR-2002R * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be...
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Motherboard GA-946GM-DS2/GA-946GM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Oct. 20, 2006 Motherboard GA-946GM-DS2/ GA-946GM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Oct. 20, 2006
Motherboard GA-946GM-DS2/GA-946GM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Oct. 20, 2006 Motherboard GA-946GM-DS2/ GA-946GM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Oct. 20, 2006
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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 the ...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 ...
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 the ...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 ...
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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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...; 1 S/PDIF In/Out connector 1 COMB connector 2 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 4 ports by cables 1 power LED connector 1 Chassis Intrusion connector "*" Only the GA-946GM-DS2 adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 10 -
...; 1 S/PDIF In/Out connector 1 COMB connector 2 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 4 ports by cables 1 power LED connector 1 Chassis Intrusion connector "*" Only the GA-946GM-DS2 adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 10 -
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If this occurs, please change the insert direction of the CPU. Chipset: An Intel® Chipset that might cause damage to the CPU during installation.) GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 12 - Avoid twisting or bending motions that supports HT Technology - Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU. 3. Please add an...
If this occurs, please change the insert direction of the CPU. Chipset: An Intel® Chipset that might cause damage to the CPU during installation.) GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 12 - Avoid twisting or bending motions that supports HT Technology - Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU. 3. Please add an...
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... down. If you wish to lock the DIMM module. It is supported by the motherboard. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 14 - A memory module can be installed in only one direction. The memory capacity used can only fit in one direction. Reverse the installation...
... down. If you wish to lock the DIMM module. It is supported by the motherboard. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 14 - A memory module can be installed in only one direction. The memory capacity used can only fit in one direction. Reverse the installation...
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... slot. Please align the VGA card to the onboard PCI Express x16 slot and press firmly down on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 16 - Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into expansion slot in the slot. 5. Replace your VGA card...
... slot. Please align the VGA card to the onboard PCI Express x16 slot and press firmly down on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 16 - Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into expansion slot in the slot. 5. Replace your VGA card...
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...) 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) FDD 6) IDE 7) SATAII0/1/2/3 8) F_PANEL 9) F_AUDIO 10) PWR_LED 11) CD_IN 12) SPDIF_IO 13) F_USB1/F_USB2 14) COMB 15) CI 16) CLR_CMOS 17) BATTERY GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 18 - English In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be connected to perform different functions via the audio software. Please...
...) 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) FDD 6) IDE 7) SATAII0/1/2/3 8) F_PANEL 9) F_AUDIO 10) PWR_LED 11) CD_IN 12) SPDIF_IO 13) F_USB1/F_USB2 14) COMB 15) CI 16) CLR_CMOS 17) BATTERY GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 18 - English In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be connected to perform different functions via the audio software. Please...
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... note of FDD drives supported are designed with color-coded power connector wires. The types of the foolproof groove in the FDD connector. 33 1 34 2 GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 20 -
... note of FDD drives supported are designed with color-coded power connector wires. The types of the foolproof groove in the FDD connector. 33 1 34 2 GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 20 -
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... below. Pin 3: NC Pin 4: Data(-) Open: Normal Close: Reset Hardware System Open: Normal Close: Power On/Off Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) NC GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 22 - RESRES+ NC Reset Switch IDE Hard Disk Active LED HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) SPEAK (Speaker Connector) RES (Reset Switch) PW (Power...
... below. Pin 3: NC Pin 4: Data(-) Open: Normal Close: Reset Hardware System Open: Normal Close: Power On/Off Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) NC GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 22 - RESRES+ NC Reset Switch IDE Hard Disk Active LED HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) SPEAK (Speaker Connector) RES (Reset Switch) PW (Power...
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Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD- 1 11) CD_IN (CD IN) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to indicate whether the system is on/off. Pin No. English 10) PWR_LED The PWR_LED connector is connected with the system power indicator to the connector. Definition 1 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 24 - It will blink when the system enters suspend mode (S1). Pin No.
Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD- 1 11) CD_IN (CD IN) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to indicate whether the system is on/off. Pin No. English 10) PWR_LED The PWR_LED connector is connected with the system power indicator to the connector. Definition 1 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 24 - It will blink when the system enters suspend mode (S1). Pin No.
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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. Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 26 - English 14) COMB (COMB Connector) Be careful with the polarity of the COMB connector. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Check the pin assignments while you connect the COMB cable.
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. Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 26 - English 14) COMB (COMB Connector) Be careful with the polarity of the COMB connector. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Check the pin assignments while you connect the COMB cable.
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... system is not stable as figure below) will appear on cards) device. English : Boot Menu Select boot sequence for your motherboard. Intel 946GZ BIOS for 946GM-DS2 F1a . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, : Boot Menu 10/16/2006-946GZ-ICH7-6A79LG0LC-00 : Boot Menu Use < > or < > to select a device, then ... 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 accept or enter the sub-menu. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item in this menu. Award...
... system is not stable as figure below) will appear on cards) device. English : Boot Menu Select boot sequence for your motherboard. Intel 946GZ BIOS for 946GM-DS2 F1a . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, : Boot Menu 10/16/2006-946GZ-ICH7-6A79LG0LC-00 : Boot Menu Use < > or < > to select a device, then ... 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 accept or enter the sub-menu. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item in this menu. Award...
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... is 13:00:00. The four options are used and the system will skip the automatic detection step and allow for faster system start up . GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 32 - English 2-1 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Standard CMOS...
... is 13:00:00. The four options are used and the system will skip the automatic detection step and allow for faster system start up . GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 32 - English 2-1 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Standard CMOS...
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... correct password is installed. First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy Select your boot device priority by Floppy. LAN Select your boot device priority by LAN. GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 34 - USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM. HDD S.M.A.R.T. USB-FDD Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD. Capability...
... correct password is installed. First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy Select your boot device priority by Floppy. LAN Select your boot device priority by LAN. GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 34 - USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM. HDD S.M.A.R.T. USB-FDD Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD. Capability...
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...) Disabled Disable the first onboard IDE channel. If PATA IDE were set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave,this function will auto set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 36 - Support a maximum of 4 SATA devices. If PATA IDE were set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave,this function. On-Chip SATA Mode Disabled Auto...
...) Disabled Disable the first onboard IDE channel. If PATA IDE were set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave,this function will auto set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 36 - Support a maximum of 4 SATA devices. If PATA IDE were set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave,this function. On-Chip SATA Mode Disabled Auto...
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.... (Default value) 278/IRQ5 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 278/IRQ5. 3BC/IRQ7 Enable onboard LPT port and address is detected on Pair 1-2. GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 38 - English When LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally... Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 1. it will automatically setup the port 2 address. 3F8/IRQ4 Enable...
.... (Default value) 278/IRQ5 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 278/IRQ5. 3BC/IRQ7 Enable onboard LPT port and address is detected on Pair 1-2. GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 38 - English When LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally... Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 1. it will automatically setup the port 2 address. 3F8/IRQ4 Enable...
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... system, the system will be in "Off" state. (Default value) Full-On When AC-power back to the system, the system always in "On" state. GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 40 - Date (of Month) Alarm : Everyday, 1~31 Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm : (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59) Power On By Mouse Disabled Double Click Disable...
... system, the system will be in "Off" state. (Default value) Full-On When AC-power back to the system, the system always in "On" state. GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 40 - Date (of Month) Alarm : Everyday, 1~31 Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm : (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59) Power On By Mouse Disabled Double Click Disable...