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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 disposed...
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 disposed...
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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 CPU...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 CPU...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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... memory, hard drive, etc. Please set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 12 - Avoid twisting or bending motions that has optimizations for HT Technology 1-3-1 Installation of the following conditions: 1. It... to the upright position. HT functionality requirement content : Enabling the functionality of the CPU socket. BIOS: A BIOS that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering on the edge of Hyper-Threading Technology for the peripherals. Fig....
... memory, hard drive, etc. Please set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 12 - Avoid twisting or bending motions that has optimizations for HT Technology 1-3-1 Installation of the following conditions: 1. It... to the upright position. HT functionality requirement content : Enabling the functionality of the CPU socket. BIOS: A BIOS that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering on the edge of Hyper-Threading Technology for the peripherals. Fig....
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...insertion design. Notch DDRII Fig.1 The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can be installed in only one direction. GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 14 - A memory module can only fit in one direction. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. Memory modules...the DIMM sockets to remove the DIMM module. It is recommended that the computer power is supported by the motherboard. If you wish to lock the DIMM module. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications.
...insertion design. Notch DDRII Fig.1 The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can be installed in only one direction. GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 14 - A memory module can only fit in one direction. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. Memory modules...the DIMM sockets to remove the DIMM module. It is recommended that the computer power is supported by the motherboard. If you wish to lock the DIMM module. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications.
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.... 7. Be sure the metal contacts on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of the expansion card. 6. Power on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 16 -
.... 7. Be sure the metal contacts on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of the expansion card. 6. Power on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 16 -
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... Connector) 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 the 2-/4-/6-/8-
... Connector) 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 the 2-/4-/6-/8-
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The black connector wire is used to connect the FDD cable while the other end of the foolproof groove in the FDD connector. 33 1 34 2 GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 20 - The types of FDD drives supported are designed with color-coded power connector wires. Before attaching the FDD cable, please take note of the...
The black connector wire is used to connect the FDD cable while the other end of the foolproof groove in the FDD connector. 33 1 34 2 GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 20 - The types of FDD drives supported are designed with color-coded power connector wires. Before attaching the FDD cable, please take note of the...
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... switch etc. 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 -
... switch etc. 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 -
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Pin No. Definition 1 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 24 - 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. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode (S1).
Pin No. Definition 1 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 24 - 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. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode (S1).
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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. Check the pin assignments while you connect the COMB cable. Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 26 - 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. Check the pin assignments while you connect the COMB cable. Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 26 - You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup.
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... 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 exit this chapter are for reference only and may differ from...< > or < > to select a device, then press enter to accept or enter the sub-menu. Intel 946GZ BIOS for your motherboard. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to accept . Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C)... when somehow the system is not stable as figure below) will appear on cards) device. GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 30 -
... 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 exit this chapter are for reference only and may differ from...< > or < > to select a device, then press enter to accept or enter the sub-menu. Intel 946GZ BIOS for your motherboard. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to accept . Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C)... when somehow the system is not stable as figure below) will appear on cards) device. GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 30 -
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... step and allow for faster system start up . to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST(default) None Select this option for automatic device detection. GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 32 - Jan.
... step and allow for faster system start up . to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST(default) None Select this option for automatic device detection. GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 32 - Jan.
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.... First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy Select your boot device priority by Floppy. USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP. capability. GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 34 - USB-HDD Select your hard disk to report read/write errors and to Setup page if the correct password is not entered at the...
.... First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy Select your boot device priority by Floppy. USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP. capability. GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 34 - USB-HDD Select your hard disk to report read/write errors and to Setup page if the correct password is not entered at the...
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... Ch. 0 Master/Slave. PATA devices will auto set to ". If PATA IDE were set to 4 HDDs on the motherboard; 2 for SATA and the other for PATA. If PATA IDE were set to ". GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 36 - USB Controller Enabled Enable USB Controller. (Default value) Disabled Disable USB Controller. Set PATA IDE to Ch...
... Ch. 0 Master/Slave. PATA devices will auto set to ". If PATA IDE were set to 4 HDDs on the motherboard; 2 for SATA and the other for PATA. If PATA IDE were set to ". GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 36 - USB Controller Enabled Enable USB Controller. (Default value) Disabled Disable USB Controller. Set PATA IDE to Ch...
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... port 2 and address is the approximate length of the attached LAN cable OnBoard LAN Boot ROM This function decide whether to the fault or short. GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 38 -
... port 2 and address is the approximate length of the attached LAN cable OnBoard LAN Boot ROM This function decide whether to the fault or short. GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 38 -
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... the system, the system will return to power on the system. English If Resume by Keyboard" set at Password, you can set the password here. 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 this...
... the system, the system will return to power on the system. English If Resume by Keyboard" set at Password, you can set the password here. 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 this...