Gigabyte GA-945P-S3 Support Question
Gigabyte GA-945P-S3 Support Question
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Question posted by wwwshahin1766 on August 4th, 2011
Ga 945pls3 Problem Sata Hard Not Detected
i have a mainboard gigabyte ga-945pl-s3 my mainboard not detect sata hard drive (maxtor 250) please help me .
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Answer #1: Posted by kcmjr on August 5th, 2011 2:43 PM
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Related Gigabyte GA-945P-S3 Manual Pages
Manual - Page 10
GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard
- 10 - English
1-2 Feature Summary
CPU
Š LGA775 for Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme dual-core/CoreTM 2 Duo/Pentium® D/
Pentium® 4/Celeron® D
Š L2 cache varies with CPU
Front Side Bus
Š Supports 1066/800/533 MHz FSB
Chipset
Š Northbridge: Intel® 945P...Š 1 IDE connector
Š 4 SATA 3Gb/s connectors
Š 1 CPU fan ...
Manual - Page 12
...original position. Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering on the CPU socket to the CPU during installation.)
GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard
- 12 - HT functionality requirement content : Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for the peripherals... the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Fig. 4 Once the CPU is not recommended that supports HT Technology -
Manual - Page 14
... DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Please make sure that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used is switched off to remove the DIMM module.
Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket.
GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard
- 14 - English
1-4 Installation of Memory
Before installing...
Manual - Page 21
...(IDE Connector)
An IDE device connects to the computer via an IDE connector.
The types of FDD drives supported are: 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB and 2.88 MB. Hardware Installation One... IDE connector can then connect to two IDE devices (hard drive or optical drive). If you wish to connect two IDE devices, please set the jumper on one IDE cable...
Manual - Page 22
Pin No. Definition
1
MPD+
1
2
MPD-
3
MPD- GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard
- 22 - It will blink when the system enters suspend mode (S1). English
9) SATAII0/1/2/3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connector) SATA 3Gb/s can provide up to indicate whether the system is on/off. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial ATA and install the ...
Manual - Page 26
...the pin assignment carefully while you connect the front USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to detect if the chassis cover is removed. For optional front USB cable, please contact your local dealer.
2
10
1
9
Pin No. 1...the polarity of the front USB connector. Pin No. Definition
1
Signal
1
2
GND
GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard
- 26 -
Manual - Page 30
... This action makes the system reset to accept or enter the sub-menu. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard
- 30 -
The Main Menu (For example: GA-945P-DS3 BIOS Ver. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software
` ...
ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash
KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...
1. F2c)
Once you want, press "Ctrl+F1" to select the first boot device...
Manual - Page 32
..., from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in .
Extended IDE Drive. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard
- 32 -
IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave
IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST(default)
None
Select this option for the hard drive. IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave IDE/SATA Device Setup. You can use one of the two methods:
Auto...
Manual - Page 34
... then press to move it down the list. Hard Disk
Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk. CDROM
Select your boot device priority by CDROM.
GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard
- 34 - Capability CPU Hyper-Threading (Note)...Value
F10: Save
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults
ESC: Exit
F1: General Help
F7: Optimized Defaults
Hard Disk Boot Priority Select boot sequence for onboard(or add-on cards) ...
Manual - Page 36
.... 1 Master/Slave,this function. On-Chip SATA Mode
Disabled Auto
Disable this function 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. BIOS will auto set to use; 4 SATA HDDs plus 2 PATA HDDs.
GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard
- 36 -
Set PATA IDE to Ch...
Manual - Page 37
...
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults
ESC: Exit
F1: General Help
F7: Optimized Defaults
This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to the fault or short. BIOS Setup USB Keyboard Support
Enabled
Enable USB Keyboard Support.
Refer to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash
drives and USB hard drives during POST. SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function...
Manual - Page 38
... as Enhanced Parallel Port. If no cable problem is detected on the LAN cable connected to invoke the boot ROM of the onboard LAN chip. When a Cable Problem Occurs...
Disabled
Disable onboard Serial port 1. Parallel...+EPP
Using Parallel port as ECP & EPP mode. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard
- 38 -
Disabled
Disable this function.
English
When LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally...
Manual - Page 42
...Speed (RPM)
Detect CPU/power/system fan speed status automatically.
Current Voltage(V) Vcore / DDR18V / +3.3V / +12V
Detect system's voltage ...warning function.
Monitor CPU temperature at 70oC / 158oF. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard
- 42 - Monitor CPU temperature at next boot.... [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
Item Help Menu Level`
KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values
+/-/...
Manual - Page 44
.... (Automatically increase CPU frequency(5%,7%) by CPU loading. menu items are for power users only.
GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard
- 44 - Auto
Set Robust Graphics Booster to Auto. (Default value)
Fast
Set Robust...] 200 Auto [Auto] 533 [Normal] [Normal] [Normal] [Normal] 1.3875V
Item Help Menu Level`
KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values
+/-/PU/PD: Value
F10: Save
F6: Fail...
Manual - Page 46
GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard
- 46 - NExit Setup
` PC Health Status
Exit Without Saving
` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
...Setup
Load Optimized Defaults
Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically detects. English
2-8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software
` Standard CMOS Features
Load...
Manual - Page 54
... the hard disk will appear in your CD-ROM drive.
Insert the provided driver CD into your hard disk. If you can simply press F9 during system power-on PATA and SATA IDE ...key: Steps: After entering BIOS Setup, go to Advanced BIOS Feature and set to enter Xpress Recovery2. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard
. . . .
- 54 - Intel P945 BIOS for the first time, it will stay permanent in...
Manual - Page 55
... screen and restart the system.
USB hard disks are currently not supported.
6. SATA IDE channel 4
Precautions:
1. Appendix Hard disks detection sequence is compliant with the GPL regulations.
4. SATA IDE channel 2
e. English
The Main Screen of backing up data to your motherboard manufacturer.
- 55 - RESTORE:
Restore the backed-up hard disks installed with more than data...
Manual - Page 56
.... Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. If you from Drive
Sa0vefilBeI(Os)SfotounDdrive
EnteFr l:oRppuyn A
:Move
ESC:Reset :Power Off
HDD 0-0
Total size : 0 F5 : Refresh
GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard
. . . .
Extract the file and save the new BIOS file...
Manual - Page 57
..., you reload BIOS defaults. System will re-detect all peripherals devices after BIOS update, so we recommend that you will see the new BIOS version during POST.
When the message "Are you sure to load BIOS defaults. Do not remove the floppy disk or hard drive/USB drive when the system is complete.
- 57...
Manual - Page 65
... such jumper, you will be able to http://www.gigabyte.com.tw
Question 1: I hear different continuous beeps from...clear CMOS? Answer: Please make sure the speaker you identify the possible computer problems. However, they are hidden in the manual. AWARD BIOS Beep Codes 1 ... below may help you are using is a collection of general asked questions based on a specific motherboard model, please...
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