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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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Chapter 3 Install Drivers 49 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 49 3-2 SoftwareApplications 50 3-3 Driver CD Information 50 3-4 Hardware Information 51 3-5 Contact Us ...51 Chapter 4 Appendix 53 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 53 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 53 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 54 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 56 4-1-4 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction 65 4-2 Troubleshooting 70 - 5 -
Chapter 3 Install Drivers 49 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 49 3-2 SoftwareApplications 50 3-3 Driver CD Information 50 3-4 Hardware Information 51 3-5 Contact Us ...51 Chapter 4 Appendix 53 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 53 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 53 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 54 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 56 4-1-4 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction 65 4-2 Troubleshooting 70 - 5 -
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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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... Express Bus x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x1 RTL8111B RJ45 PCI Bus LAN 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) Intel® ICH7 CODEC BIOS ATA 33/66/100 IDE Channel 4 SATA 3Gb/s IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Ports PS/2 KB/Mouse 8 USB Ports Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker...
... Express Bus x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x1 RTL8111B RJ45 PCI Bus LAN 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) Intel® ICH7 CODEC BIOS ATA 33/66/100 IDE Channel 4 SATA 3Gb/s IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Ports PS/2 KB/Mouse 8 USB Ports Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker...
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... CPU warning temperature CPU/System fan failure warning CPU smart fan control BIOS 1 4 Mbit flash ROM Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports Download Center Supports Q-Flash Supports EasyTune (only supports... Hardware Monitor function) (Note 4) Supports Xpress Install Supports Xpress Recovery2 Supports Xpress BIOS Rescue Bundle Software Norton Internet Security (OEM revision) Form Factor Micro ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 23.3cm ...
... CPU warning temperature CPU/System fan failure warning CPU smart fan control BIOS 1 4 Mbit flash ROM Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports Download Center Supports Q-Flash Supports EasyTune (only supports... Hardware Monitor function) (Note 4) Supports Xpress Install Supports Xpress Recovery2 Supports Xpress BIOS Rescue Bundle Software Norton Internet Security (OEM revision) Form Factor Micro ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 23.3cm ...
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...overheating and permanent damage of the CPU may occur. 5. Please set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 12 - Chipset: An Intel® Chipset that might cause damage to your computer system requires all of the following ...components: - Please make sure the CPU cooler is installed on the CPU socket. Please add an even layer of the CPU socket. BIOS: A BIOS that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. OS: An operation system that the system bus frequency be set the CPU host frequency in ...
...overheating and permanent damage of the CPU may occur. 5. Please set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 12 - Chipset: An Intel® Chipset that might cause damage to your computer system requires all of the following ...components: - Please make sure the CPU cooler is installed on the CPU socket. Please add an even layer of the CPU socket. BIOS: A BIOS that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. OS: An operation system that the system bus frequency be set the CPU host frequency in ...
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... socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can differ with the following conditions: 1. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. It is recommended that the computer power is supported by the motherboard. Before installing or removing memory... off to prevent hardware damage. 3. If you wish to insert the module, please switch the direction. Then push it down. GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 14 - Reverse the installation steps when you are designed so that the memory used . 2.
... socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can differ with the following conditions: 1. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. It is recommended that the computer power is supported by the motherboard. Before installing or removing memory... off to prevent hardware damage. 3. If you wish to insert the module, please switch the direction. Then push it down. GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 14 - Reverse the installation steps when you are designed so that the memory used . 2.
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.... Power on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Install related driver from the computer. 3. GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 16 - Be sure the metal contacts on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Installing a PCI Express x16 expansion card: Please carefully pull out the small whitedrawable bar at...
.... Power on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Install related driver from the computer. 3. GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 16 - Be sure the metal contacts on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Installing a PCI Express x16 expansion card: Please carefully pull out the small whitedrawable bar at...
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... cable, and the single IDE cable can provide up to the instructions located on settings, please refer to 300MB/s transfer rate. Please refer to the BIOS setting for information on the IDE device). English 6) IDE (IDE Connector) An IDE device connects to work properly. Before attaching the IDE cable, please take...
... cable, and the single IDE cable can provide up to the instructions located on settings, please refer to 300MB/s transfer rate. Please refer to the BIOS setting for information on the IDE device). English 6) IDE (IDE Connector) An IDE device connects to work properly. Before attaching the IDE cable, please take...
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Check the pin assignments while you connect the COMB cable. Pin No. 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. 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. Pin No. 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. 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.
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...Option Page Setup Menu Press F1 to pop up a small help window that does not require users to boot to the CMOS SRAM. BIOS Setup When the power is a Windows-based utility that describes the appropriate keys to Main Menu Increase the numeric value or make changes ... to select item Select Item Main Menu - English Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to configure required settings or to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". To exit the Help...
...Option Page Setup Menu Press F1 to pop up a small help window that does not require users to boot to the CMOS SRAM. BIOS Setup When the power is a Windows-based utility that describes the appropriate keys to Main Menu Increase the numeric value or make changes ... to select item Select Item Main Menu - English Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to configure required settings or to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". To exit the Help...
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...KL:Move Enter :Accept ESC:Exit The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : GA-946GM-DS2 F1a) Once you want, press "Ctrl+F1" to access advanced options. 2. Intel 946GZ BIOS for 946GM-DS2 F1a . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, : Boot Menu 10/16/2006-.... Press to accept . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item in this menu. GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 30 - CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health...
...KL:Move Enter :Accept ESC:Exit The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : GA-946GM-DS2 F1a) Once you want, press "Ctrl+F1" to access advanced options. 2. Intel 946GZ BIOS for 946GM-DS2 F1a . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, : Boot Menu 10/16/2006-.... Press to accept . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item in this menu. GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 30 - CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health...
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... value of Green function features. PnP/PCI Configurations This setup page includes all CMOS value changes and exit setup. - 31 - BIOS Setup It allows you to limit access to the system. Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings to Setup. ...Password Change, set , or disable password. English Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all onboard peripherals...
... value of Green function features. PnP/PCI Configurations This setup page includes all CMOS value changes and exit setup. - 31 - BIOS Setup It allows you to limit access to the system. Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings to Setup. ...Password Change, set , or disable password. English Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all onboard peripherals...
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is calculated based on the 24-hour military-time clock. Extended IDE Drive. GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 32 - Week The week, from 1999 through 2098 Time The times format in . Day The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed ... IDE/SATA devices during POST(default) None Select this option for the hard drive. Manual User can use one of the two methods: Auto Allows BIOS to set the access mode for automatic device detection. English 2-1 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright...
is calculated based on the 24-hour military-time clock. Extended IDE Drive. GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 32 - Week The week, from 1999 through 2098 Time The times format in . Day The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed ... IDE/SATA devices during POST(default) None Select this option for the hard drive. Manual User can use one of the two methods: Auto Allows BIOS to set the access mode for automatic device detection. English 2-1 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright...
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...But Diskette The system boot will not stop for Japan Area) Disabled Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value) Drive A Drive A is the amount of the BIOS. Floppy 3 Mode Support (for a keyboard error; All, But Keyboard The system boot will stop for a keyboard or disk error; This is 3 ... error the system will determine the amount of the base memory is detected during the POST. it will not stop for a disk error; BIOS Setup English Capacity Capacity of floppy disk drive A that used. - 33 - Halt on The category determines whether the computer will stop for...
...But Diskette The system boot will not stop for Japan Area) Disabled Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value) Drive A Drive A is the amount of the BIOS. Floppy 3 Mode Support (for a keyboard error; All, But Keyboard The system boot will stop for a keyboard or disk error; This is 3 ... error the system will determine the amount of the base memory is detected during the POST. it will not stop for a disk error; BIOS Setup English Capacity Capacity of floppy disk drive A that used. - 33 - Halt on The category determines whether the computer will stop for...
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...for onboard(or add-on cards) SCSI, RAID, etc. Disabled Disable HDD S.M.A.R.T. 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...this menu. Press to issue warnings when third- LS120 Select your boot device priority by LAN. capability. HDD S.M.A.R.T. GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 34 - to make [SETUP] empty. LAN Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD. Disabled Disable this ...
...for onboard(or add-on cards) SCSI, RAID, etc. Disabled Disable HDD S.M.A.R.T. 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...this menu. Press to issue warnings when third- LS120 Select your boot device priority by LAN. capability. HDD S.M.A.R.T. GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 34 - to make [SETUP] empty. LAN Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD. Disabled Disable this ...
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... windows XP. (Default value) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enabled Disabled Enable No-Execute Memory Protect function. (Default value) Disable No-Execute Memory Protect function. BIOS Setup CPU EIST Function (Note) Enabled Enable CPU EIST function. (Default value) Disabled Disable EIST function. Onboard VGA This item allows the user to decide...
... windows XP. (Default value) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enabled Disabled Enable No-Execute Memory Protect function. (Default value) Disable No-Execute Memory Protect function. BIOS Setup CPU EIST Function (Note) Enabled Enable CPU EIST function. (Default value) Disabled Disable EIST function. Onboard VGA This item allows the user to decide...
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... Primary PCI IDE Enabled Enable the first onboard IDE channel. (Default value) Disabled Disable the first onboard IDE channel. If PATA IDE were set to ". GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 36 - Set PATA IDE to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. (Default value) SATA Port 0/2 Set to This value will auto set to Ch....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 detect. (Default value) Combined Set On-Chip SATA mode to Combined, you can use up to 6 HDDs to Ch. 1 Master/Slave,this ...
... Primary PCI IDE Enabled Enable the first onboard IDE channel. (Default value) Disabled Disable the first onboard IDE channel. If PATA IDE were set to ". GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 36 - Set PATA IDE to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. (Default value) SATA Port 0/2 Set to This value will auto set to Ch....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 detect. (Default value) Combined Set On-Chip SATA mode to Combined, you can use up to 6 HDDs to Ch. 1 Master/Slave,this ...
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...attached LAN cable. If no LAN cable is attached to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during POST. Enabled BIOS will show Open and the Length fields show 0.0m, as shown in the figure above. - 37 - Refer to the fault or short.... BIOS Setup Onboard H/W LAN Enabled Enable Onboard H/W LAN function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) ...
...attached LAN cable. If no LAN cable is attached to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during POST. Enabled BIOS will show Open and the Length fields show 0.0m, as shown in the figure above. - 37 - Refer to the fault or short.... BIOS Setup Onboard H/W LAN Enabled Enable Onboard H/W LAN function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) ...
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... 2E8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2E8/IRQ3. If a cable problem occurs on the LAN cable connected to the fault or short. GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 38 - Example: Pair1-2 Status = Short / Length = 1.6m Explanation: A fault or short might occur at a normal speed.../IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2E8/IRQ3. Enabled Enable this function. (Default value) Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS will operate at about 1.6m on Pair 1-2. Onboard Parallel Port Disabled Disable onboard LPT port. 378/IRQ7 Enable onboard LPT port and address...
... 2E8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2E8/IRQ3. If a cable problem occurs on the LAN cable connected to the fault or short. GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 38 - Example: Pair1-2 Status = Short / Length = 1.6m Explanation: A fault or short might occur at a normal speed.../IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2E8/IRQ3. Enabled Enable this function. (Default value) Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS will operate at about 1.6m on Pair 1-2. Onboard Parallel Port Disabled Disable onboard LPT port. 378/IRQ7 Enable onboard LPT port and address...