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Question posted by michelbranger on October 14th, 2014

Ssd,ahci,bios For Ga-945p-s3

In my Bios there is no possibility to pass in AHCI for use of SSD. Does this motherboard support SSD and AHCI, and which version of Bios have iI to use?

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Manual - Page 1

GA-945P-DS3/S3 Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme dual-core / CoreTM 2 Duo / Intel® Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 3301 12ME-945PDS3-3301R * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household ...

Manual - Page 2

Motherboard GA-945P-DS3/GA-945P-S3 Oct. 27, 2006 Motherboard GA-945P-DS3/ GA-945P-S3 Oct. 27, 2006

Manual - Page 4

... 42 2-7 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I /O Back Panel Introduction 17 1-7 Connectors Introduction 18 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 The Main Menu (For example: GA-945P-DS3 BIOS Ver. Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-945P-DS3/GA-945P-S3 Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 9 1-2 Feature Summary...

Manual - Page 7

GA-945P-DS3/GA-945P-S3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN COMA LPT GA-945P-DS3/GA-945P-S3 DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 USB USB LAN ATX F_AUDIO AUDIO NB_FAN Intel® 945P RTL8111B CODEC CI IT8718 PCIE_16 PCIE_3 PCIE_1 PCIE_2 PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 CD_IN SPDIF_IO SYS_FAN CLR_CMOS BATTERY Intel® ICH7 PWR_FAN SATAII0 SATAII2 BIOS SATAII1 SATAII3 IDE1 PWR_LED ...

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 Express Chipset Š Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 LAN...

Manual - Page 12

...the CPU prior to the CPU during installation.) GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 12 - Chipset: An Intel® Chipset that might cause damage to system use, otherwise overheating and permanent damage of the CPU...CPU firmly between the CPU and CPU cooler. 4. BIOS: A BIOS that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Please make sure that supports HT Technology and has it does not meet the ...

Manual - Page 14

... used . 2. Notch DDRII Fig.1 The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can differ with the following conditions: 1. Then push it down. It is supported by the motherboard. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard...

Manual - Page 16

...the slot. 5. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of Expansion Cards You can install...your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - Install related driver from BIOS. 8. Power on the slot. Make sure your expansion card by the ...

Manual - Page 22

Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial ATA and install the proper driver in order to work properly. 7 1 SATAII0 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP ... 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. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 22 - Pin No.

Manual - Page 26

... (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to work or even damage it. Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 26 - Pin No. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the front USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and...

Manual - Page 30

If you don't find the settings you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 30 - CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 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 Defaults ...

Manual - Page 32

... Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] [All, But Keyboard] 640K 511M KLJI:...Extended IDE Drive. The four options are used and the system will skip the automatic...GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 32 - IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to Sat, determined by the BIOS...

Manual - Page 34

...ZIP. Capability CPU Hyper-Threading (Note) Limit CPUID Max. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 34 - Use < > or < > to select a device, then press... USB-CDROM. If you install a processor which supports this function. USB-HDD Select your boot device ... English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard ...

Manual - Page 36

BIOS will auto set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave,this function will auto detect. (Default value) Combined Set On-Chip SATA mode to Combined, you can use ; ...4 SATA HDDs plus 2 PATA HDDs. If PATA IDE were set to PATA mode. On-Chip SATA Mode Disabled Auto Disable this function will be simulated to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. Support a maximum of 4 SATA devices. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard...

Manual - Page 38

... this function. (Default value) Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS will operate at Port..... Onboard Parallel Port Disabled Disable onboard ... LPT port and address is 2E8/IRQ3. ECP+EPP Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port. English When LAN...or when the LAN Boot ROM is detected on Pair 1-2. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 - it will automatically setup the port 1 ...

Manual - Page 46

...GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 46 - English 2-8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS...-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password ` Power Management Setup...

Manual - Page 48

...return to Setup Utility. 2-12 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 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.) ESC: Quit... Setup Abandon all Data Type "Y" will return to Setup Utility. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 48 -

Manual - Page 54

... drivers as well as software. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard . . . . - 54 - English 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction Xpress Recovery2 is executed from CD-ROM for 945P-DS3 F2c . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot...use the Xpress Recovery2 Initial access by booting from CD/DVD: Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2005, Award Software, Inc. Supporting...

Manual - Page 56

... key to update BIOS: 1. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. 945PDS3.F1) to update BIOS without entering operating systems like MS-DOS or Windows.Embedded in system malfunction. 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 . . . . Free size...

Manual - Page 58

..., downloading from internet or any other methods (such as: 945PDS3.F1). GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard . . . . - 58 - English Method 2 : @BIOSTM Utility If you do not have a DOS startup disk, we recommend that you use the new @BIOS utility. @BIOS allows users to download the latest version of BIOS. Fig 1. Please select "All Files" in dialog box while opening the...