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...GA-946GZ-DS3 (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 and CPU Cooler 12 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU 12 1-3-2 Installation of the Cooler 13 1-4 Installation of Memory 14 1-5 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.: F1a 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 34 2-3 ...
...GA-946GZ-DS3 (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 and CPU Cooler 12 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU 12 1-3-2 Installation of the Cooler 13 1-4 Installation of Memory 14 1-5 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.: F1a 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 34 2-3 ...
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Channel Audio Function Introduction 67 4-2 Troubleshooting 72 - 5 - Chapter 3 Install Drivers 51 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 51 3-2 SoftwareApplications 52 3-3 Driver CD Information 52 3-4 Hardware Information 53 3-5 Contact Us ...53 Chapter 4 Appendix 55 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 55 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 55 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 56 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 58 4-1-4 2- / 4- / 6- / 8-
Channel Audio Function Introduction 67 4-2 Troubleshooting 72 - 5 - Chapter 3 Install Drivers 51 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 51 3-2 SoftwareApplications 52 3-3 Driver CD Information 52 3-4 Hardware Information 53 3-5 Contact Us ...53 Chapter 4 Appendix 55 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 55 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 55 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 56 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 58 4-1-4 2- / 4- / 6- / 8-
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REV: 2.0 IT8718 GA-946GZ-DS3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN COMA LPT VGA USB USB_LAN AUDIO1 AUDIO2 F_AUDIO NB_FAN RTL 8111B Intel® 946GZ PCIE_3 PCIE_16 GA-946GZ-DS3 PWR_FAN ATX DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 CODEC PCIE_1 PCIE_2 CI CD_IN FDD SPDIF_IO CLR_CMOS BATTERY Intel® ICH7 SYS _FAN PCI1 PCI2 BIOS SATAII0 SATAII2 SATAII1 SATAII3 PCI3 IDE1 F_USB2 F_PANEL F_USB1 PWR_LED - 7 -
REV: 2.0 IT8718 GA-946GZ-DS3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN COMA LPT VGA USB USB_LAN AUDIO1 AUDIO2 F_AUDIO NB_FAN RTL 8111B Intel® 946GZ PCIE_3 PCIE_16 GA-946GZ-DS3 PWR_FAN ATX DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 CODEC PCIE_1 PCIE_2 CI CD_IN FDD SPDIF_IO CLR_CMOS BATTERY Intel® ICH7 SYS _FAN PCI1 PCI2 BIOS SATAII0 SATAII2 SATAII1 SATAII3 PCI3 IDE1 F_USB2 F_PANEL F_USB1 PWR_LED - 7 -
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... Express Bus x1 x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 3 PCI Express x1 PCI Bus Host Interface Intel® 946GZ DDRII 667(Note)/533 MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory GMCH CLK (266/200/133 MHz) BIOS ATA33/66/100 IDE Channel Intel® ICH7 4 SATA 3Gb/s Floppy IT8718 LPT Port COM Port 3 PCI...
... Express Bus x1 x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 3 PCI Express x1 PCI Bus Host Interface Intel® 946GZ DDRII 667(Note)/533 MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory GMCH CLK (266/200/133 MHz) BIOS ATA33/66/100 IDE Channel Intel® ICH7 4 SATA 3Gb/s Floppy IT8718 LPT Port COM Port 3 PCI...
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... temperature CPU / System / Power fan failure warning Supports CPU Smart Fan function BIOS 1 4 Mbit flash ROM Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports Download Center Supports Q-Flash Supports EasyTune(Note 4) Supports... Xpress Install Supports Xpress Recovery2 Supports Xpress BIOS Rescue Bundle Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Form Factor ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 21.0cm (...
... temperature CPU / System / Power fan failure warning Supports CPU Smart Fan function BIOS 1 4 Mbit flash ROM Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports Download Center Supports Q-Flash Supports EasyTune(Note 4) Supports... Xpress Install Supports Xpress Recovery2 Supports Xpress BIOS Rescue Bundle Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Form Factor ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 21.0cm (...
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... CPU cooler is installed on the CPU socket to the CPU during installation.) GA-946GZ-DS3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 12 - If this occurs, please change the insert direction of the CPU. CPU: An Intel® Pentium 4 Processor with the following platform components: - BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology - If you wish to your hardware specifications including...
... CPU cooler is installed on the CPU socket to the CPU during installation.) GA-946GZ-DS3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 12 - If this occurs, please change the insert direction of the CPU. CPU: An Intel® Pentium 4 Processor with the following platform components: - BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology - If you wish to your hardware specifications including...
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... of similar capacity, specifications and brand be inserted only in only one direction. GA-946GZ-DS3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 14 - Then push it down. The memory capacity used . 2. It is supported by the motherboard. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically...
... of similar capacity, specifications and brand be inserted only in only one direction. GA-946GZ-DS3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 14 - Then push it down. The memory capacity used . 2. It is supported by the motherboard. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically...
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... on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from the operating system. Installing a PCI Express x16 expansion card: Please align the VGA card to release the card. Be sure ... Express x16 slot. Remove your expansion card by the latch at the end of the expansion card. 6. Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. GA-946GZ-DS3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 16 - When you try uninstall the VGA card, please gently press the latch as the picture to the left shows to the onboard...
... on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from the operating system. Installing a PCI Express x16 expansion card: Please align the VGA card to release the card. Be sure ... Express x16 slot. Remove your expansion card by the latch at the end of the expansion card. 6. Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. GA-946GZ-DS3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 16 - When you try uninstall the VGA card, please gently press the latch as the picture to the left shows to the onboard...
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Pin No. GA-946GZ-DS3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 22 - SATAII0 7 17 SATAII2 1 1 71 7 SATAII1 SATAII3 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND 10) PWR_LED The PWR_LED connector is ... the system power indicator to work properly. Definition 1 MPD+ 1 2 MPD- 3 MPD- It will blink when the system enters suspend mode(S1). Please refer to the BIOS setting for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in order to indicate whether the system is on/off. English 9) SATAII0 / 1 / 2 / 3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors...
Pin No. GA-946GZ-DS3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 22 - SATAII0 7 17 SATAII2 1 1 71 7 SATAII1 SATAII3 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND 10) PWR_LED The PWR_LED connector is ... the system power indicator to work properly. Definition 1 MPD+ 1 2 MPD- 3 MPD- It will blink when the system enters suspend mode(S1). Please refer to the BIOS setting for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in order to indicate whether the system is on/off. English 9) SATAII0 / 1 / 2 / 3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors...
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.... English 15) F_USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connectors) Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. For optional front USB cable, please contact your local dealer. 2 10 1 9 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Power (5V... CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to work or even damage it. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND GA-946GZ-DS3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 26 - Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the front USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and ...
.... English 15) F_USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connectors) Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. For optional front USB cable, please contact your local dealer. 2 10 1 9 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Power (5V... CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to work or even damage it. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND GA-946GZ-DS3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 26 - Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the front USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and ...
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... risky, please do it with caution and avoid inadequate operation that does not require users to boot to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". Quit and not save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu and Option... Page Setup Menu - Because BIOS flashing is turned off, the battery on -line description of the highlighted setup function is a Windows...
... risky, please do it with caution and avoid inadequate operation that does not require users to boot to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". Quit and not save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu and Option... Page Setup Menu - Because BIOS flashing is turned off, the battery on -line description of the highlighted setup function is a Windows...
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...the Full Screen LOGO Show item on the screen. 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 Status ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe ...settings you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. This action makes the system reset to accept or enter the sub-menu. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to the default settings for your motherboard. GA-946GZ-DS3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard ...
...the Full Screen LOGO Show item on the screen. 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 Status ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe ...settings you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. This action makes the system reset to accept or enter the sub-menu. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to the default settings for your motherboard. GA-946GZ-DS3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard ...
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.... Load Optimized Defaults Optimized Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be 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 ...the items 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. Set...
.... Load Optimized Defaults Optimized Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be 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 ...the items 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. Set...
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is calculated base on the 24-hour military-time clock. The time is 13:00:00. GA-946GZ-DS3 (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...skip the automatic detection step and allow for automatic device detection. Extended IDE/SATA Drive. Manual User can use one of three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST(default) Select this if no IDE/SATA devices are : CHS/LBA/Large/Auto(default:Auto) IDE Channel...
is calculated base on the 24-hour military-time clock. The time is 13:00:00. GA-946GZ-DS3 (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...skip the automatic detection step and allow for automatic device detection. Extended IDE/SATA Drive. Manual User can use one of three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST(default) Select this if no IDE/SATA devices are : CHS/LBA/Large/Auto(default:Auto) IDE Channel...
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... will not stop for systems with 640K or more memory installed on The category determines whether the computer will be prompted. The value of the BIOS. None 360K, 5.25" No floppy drive installed 5.25 inch PC-type standard drive; 360K byte capacity. 1.2M, 5.25" 5.25 inch AT-type...Floppy 3 Mode Support (for any error that has been installed in the CPU's memory address map. - 33 - Halt on the motherboard. Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will stop for the hard drive. it will stop for all other errors. (Default value) All, But Diskette The...
... will not stop for systems with 640K or more memory installed on The category determines whether the computer will be prompted. The value of the BIOS. None 360K, 5.25" No floppy drive installed 5.25 inch PC-type standard drive; 360K byte capacity. 1.2M, 5.25" 5.25 inch AT-type...Floppy 3 Mode Support (for any error that has been installed in the CPU's memory address map. - 33 - Halt on the motherboard. Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will stop for the hard drive. it will stop for all other errors. (Default value) All, But Diskette The...
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... and will show up , or to Setup page if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. 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 S.M.A.R.T. First / Second / Third... by USB-FDD. Select your boot device priority by CDROM. Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk. Disable this function. to exit this function. GA-946GZ-DS3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 34 -
... and will show up , or to Setup page if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. 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 S.M.A.R.T. First / Second / Third... by USB-FDD. Select your boot device priority by CDROM. Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk. Disable this function. to exit this function. GA-946GZ-DS3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 34 -
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... errors and to 3 when use older OS like NT4. Virtualization Technology (Note) Enabled Enable Virtualization technology function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. BIOS Setup to 3 (Note) Enabled Limit CPUID Maximum value to issue warnings when third- CPU EIST Function (Note) Enabled Enable CPU EIST function. (Default .... PEG Set Init display first to select the first initiation of the monitor display from which supports this item to see BIOS POST screen, set this function. - 35 - Enabled Enable HDD S.M.A.R.T. Disabled Disable HDD S.M.A.R.T.
... errors and to 3 when use older OS like NT4. Virtualization Technology (Note) Enabled Enable Virtualization technology function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. BIOS Setup to 3 (Note) Enabled Limit CPUID Maximum value to issue warnings when third- CPU EIST Function (Note) Enabled Enable CPU EIST function. (Default .... PEG Set Init display first to select the first initiation of the monitor display from which supports this item to see BIOS POST screen, set this function. - 35 - Enabled Enable HDD S.M.A.R.T. Disabled Disable HDD S.M.A.R.T.
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.... (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port. English Onboard VGA This item allows the user to decide when to PATA mode. Auto BIOS will auto detect. (Default value) Combined Set On-Chip SATA mode to Combined, you wish to set up to 4 HDDs on -chip frame.... Non-Combined Set On-Chip SATA mode to Non-Combined, SATA will be simulated to activate the onboard VGA function. PATA devices will be ignored. GA-946GZ-DS3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 36 - Enhanced Set On-Chip SATA mode to Enhanced, the motherboard allows up to 6 HDDs to use up a dual view ...
.... (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port. English Onboard VGA This item allows the user to decide when to PATA mode. Auto BIOS will auto detect. (Default value) Combined Set On-Chip SATA mode to Combined, you wish to set up to 4 HDDs on -chip frame.... Non-Combined Set On-Chip SATA mode to Non-Combined, SATA will be simulated to activate the onboard VGA function. PATA devices will be ignored. GA-946GZ-DS3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 36 - Enhanced Set On-Chip SATA mode to Enhanced, the motherboard allows up to 6 HDDs to use up a dual view ...
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... Disable USB Mouse Support. (Default value) Legacy USB storage detect This option allows users to decide whether to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. Enabled BIOS will scan all USB storage devices. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function will auto set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. Onboard H/W LAN Enabled...value will auto make by the setting "On-Chip SATA Mode" and "PATA IDE Set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave,this function. - 37 - BIOS Setup Azalia Codec Auto Disabled Auto detect Azalia audio function. (Default value) Disable Azalia audio function. Ch.0 Master/Slave Set PATA IDE to Ch....
... Disable USB Mouse Support. (Default value) Legacy USB storage detect This option allows users to decide whether to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. Enabled BIOS will scan all USB storage devices. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function will auto set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. Onboard H/W LAN Enabled...value will auto make by the setting "On-Chip SATA Mode" and "PATA IDE Set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave,this function. - 37 - BIOS Setup Azalia Codec Auto Disabled Auto detect Azalia audio function. (Default value) Disable Azalia audio function. Ch.0 Master/Slave Set PATA IDE to Ch....
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... setup the port 1 address. ECP Using Parallel port as ECP & EPP mode. - 39 - BIOS Setup Disable this function. Onboard Parallel Port Disabled Disable onboard LPT port. 378/IRQ7 278/IRQ5 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 378/IRQ7. (...
... setup the port 1 address. ECP Using Parallel port as ECP & EPP mode. - 39 - BIOS Setup Disable this function. Onboard Parallel Port Disabled Disable onboard LPT port. 378/IRQ7 278/IRQ5 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 378/IRQ7. (...