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...GA-945G-S3 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 CPU 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. : E2 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 34 2-3 ...
...GA-945G-S3 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 CPU 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. : E2 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 34 2-3 ...
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Channel Audio Introduction 65 4-2 Troubleshooting 71 - 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 Introduction 65 4-2 Troubleshooting 71 - 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-
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GA-945G-S3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN COMA LPT VGA USB USB LAN ATX GA-945G-S3 DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 AUDIO HDA_SUR RTL8111B F_AUDIO PCIE_3 PCIE_16 Intel® 945G PCIE_1 CODEC PCIE_2 PCI1 IT8718 PCI2 PCI3 CI CD_IN SPDIF_IO SYS_FAN CLR_CMOS BATTERY Intel® ICH7 SATAII0 SATAII2 BIOS SATAII1 SATAII3 IDE1 F_PANEL FDD F_USB1 F_USB2 PWR_LED - 7 -
GA-945G-S3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN COMA LPT VGA USB USB LAN ATX GA-945G-S3 DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 AUDIO HDA_SUR RTL8111B F_AUDIO PCIE_3 PCIE_16 Intel® 945G PCIE_1 CODEC PCIE_2 PCI1 IT8718 PCI2 PCI3 CI CD_IN SPDIF_IO SYS_FAN CLR_CMOS BATTERY Intel® ICH7 SATAII0 SATAII2 BIOS SATAII1 SATAII3 IDE1 F_PANEL FDD F_USB1 F_USB2 PWR_LED - 7 -
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...) VGA LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/-(266/200/133 MHz) PCI Express x16 LAN RJ45 Host Interface DDRII 667(Note)/533/400 MHz DIMM Intel® 945G Dual Channel Memory GMCH CLK (266/200/133 MHz) RTL8111B PCI Express Bus x1 3 PCI Express x1 x 1 x 1 x 1 Intel® PCIe CLK ICH7 (100 MHz)... PCI Bus BIOS ATA33/66/100 IDE Channel 4 SATA 3Gb/s IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port CODEC PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side...
...) VGA LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/-(266/200/133 MHz) PCI Express x16 LAN RJ45 Host Interface DDRII 667(Note)/533/400 MHz DIMM Intel® 945G Dual Channel Memory GMCH CLK (266/200/133 MHz) RTL8111B PCI Express Bus x1 3 PCI Express x1 x 1 x 1 x 1 Intel® PCIe CLK ICH7 (100 MHz)... PCI Bus BIOS ATA33/66/100 IDE Channel 4 SATA 3Gb/s IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port CODEC PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side...
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...the motherboard, you must use 5.1/7.1 Surround Cable (optional). (Note 2) Due to standard PC architecture, a certain amount of licensed AWARD BIOS Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports Download Center Supports Q-Flash Supports EasyTune (Note 4) Supports Xpress Install Supports... CPU / System fan speed detection CPU warning temperature CPU / System fan failure warning CPU smart fan control BIOS 1 4 Mbit flash ROM Use of memory is reserved for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less ...
...the motherboard, you must use 5.1/7.1 Surround Cable (optional). (Note 2) Due to standard PC architecture, a certain amount of licensed AWARD BIOS Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports Download Center Supports Q-Flash Supports EasyTune (Note 4) Supports Xpress Install Supports... CPU / System fan speed detection CPU warning temperature CPU / System fan failure warning CPU smart fan control BIOS 1 4 Mbit flash ROM Use of memory is reserved for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less ...
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...damage of the CPU may occur. 5. Align the indented corner of the CPU with the CPU specifications. If you wish to the CPU during installation.) GA-945G-S3 Motherboard - 12 - CPU: An Intel® Pentium 4 CPU with the following platform components: - OS: An operation system that the system bus .... (Grasping the CPU firmly between the CPU and CPU cooler. 4. Chipset: An Intel® Chipset that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. BIOS: A BIOS that might cause damage to set the CPU host frequency in the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly. Please make sure the CPU...
...damage of the CPU may occur. 5. Align the indented corner of the CPU with the CPU specifications. If you wish to the CPU during installation.) GA-945G-S3 Motherboard - 12 - CPU: An Intel® Pentium 4 CPU with the following platform components: - OS: An operation system that the system bus .... (Grasping the CPU firmly between the CPU and CPU cooler. 4. Chipset: An Intel® Chipset that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. BIOS: A BIOS that might cause damage to set the CPU host frequency in the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly. Please make sure the CPU...
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...slot. Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the memory used can only fit in one direction. Notch DDRII GA-945G-S3 Motherboard Fig.1 The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can differ with the following conditions: 1. 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 into the DIMM socket. Fig.2 Close the plastic clip...
...slot. Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the memory used can only fit in one direction. Notch DDRII GA-945G-S3 Motherboard Fig.1 The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can differ with the following conditions: 1. 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 into the DIMM socket. Fig.2 Close the plastic clip...
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... computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of the expansion card. 6. Be sure the metal contacts on the slot. Install related driver from the computer. 3. English 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your expansion card by the latch at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot. GA-945G-S3 Motherboard - 16 - Replace your...
... computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of the expansion card. 6. Be sure the metal contacts on the slot. Install related driver from the computer. 3. English 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your expansion card by the latch at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot. GA-945G-S3 Motherboard - 16 - Replace your...
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Please refer to the BIOS setting for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on one IDE cable, and the single IDE cable can provide up to connect ...
Please refer to the BIOS setting for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on one IDE cable, and the single IDE cable can provide up to connect ...
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Pin No. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND GA-945G-S3 Motherboard - 26 - 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) Power(5V) USB DXUSB DyUSB DX+ ...
Pin No. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND GA-945G-S3 Motherboard - 26 - 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) Power(5V) USB DXUSB DyUSB DX+ ...
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... may result in the CMOS SRAM of the screen. When the power is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to a new BIOS, either GIGABYTE's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". When the power is turned off, the battery on , press the button during the...
... may result in the CMOS SRAM of the screen. When the power is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to a new BIOS, either GIGABYTE's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". When the power is turned off, the battery on , press the button during the...
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... "Ctrl+F1" to accept . If you can't find the setting you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. This action makes the system reset to the default for 945G-S3 E2 . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, Boot Menu 07/19/2006-I945-6A79HG06C-00 Boot Menu...Defaults in this menu. English : Boot Menu Select boot sequence for onboard (or add-on the screen. Intel 945 BIOS for stability. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2006, Award Software, Inc. Press to accept or enter the sub-menu. GA-945G-S3 Motherboard - 30 -
... "Ctrl+F1" to accept . If you can't find the setting you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. This action makes the system reset to the default for 945G-S3 E2 . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, Boot Menu 07/19/2006-I945-6A79HG06C-00 Boot Menu...Defaults in this menu. English : Boot Menu Select boot sequence for onboard (or add-on the screen. Intel 945 BIOS for stability. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2006, Award Software, Inc. Press to accept or enter the sub-menu. GA-945G-S3 Motherboard - 30 -
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BIOS Setup It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without Saving Abandon all ... in safe configuration. 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 onboard peripherals. ...
BIOS Setup It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without Saving Abandon all ... in safe configuration. 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 onboard peripherals. ...
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...Select this option for faster system start up . • Manual User can use one of the two methods: • Auto Allows BIOS to select this if no IDE/SATA devices are used and the system will skip the automatic detection step and allow for automatic device ...LBA/Large/Auto(default:Auto) Capacity Capacity of three methods: • Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE devices during POST. (Default value) • None Select this if no IDE devices are : Large/Auto(default:Auto) GA-945G-S3 Motherboard - 32 - English 2-1 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) ...
...Select this option for faster system start up . • Manual User can use one of the two methods: • Auto Allows BIOS to select this if no IDE/SATA devices are used and the system will skip the automatic detection step and allow for automatic device ...LBA/Large/Auto(default:Auto) Capacity Capacity of three methods: • Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE devices during POST. (Default value) • None Select this if no IDE devices are : Large/Auto(default:Auto) GA-945G-S3 Motherboard - 32 - English 2-1 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) ...
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... The system boot will stop for a keyboard error; The value of the base memory is present during power up. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is typically 512K for systems with 640K or more memory installed on The category determines whether the computer will stop...of memory located above 1 MB in the CPU's memory address map. - 33 - Memory The category is display-only which is the amount of the BIOS. it will not stop for a disk error; it will stop for all other errors. (Default value) All, But Diskette The system boot will determine...
... The system boot will stop for a keyboard error; The value of the base memory is present during power up. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is typically 512K for systems with 640K or more memory installed on The category determines whether the computer will stop...of memory located above 1 MB in the CPU's memory address map. - 33 - Memory The category is display-only which is the amount of the BIOS. it will not stop for a disk error; it will stop for all other errors. (Default value) All, But Diskette The system boot will determine...
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... device priority by CDROM. LAN Select your boot device priority by LAN. USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP. GA-945G-S3 Motherboard - 34 - Setup The system will boot, but access to Setup will be denied if the correct password is not entered ... a processor which supports this function. Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD. 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 CPU Hyper...
... device priority by CDROM. LAN Select your boot device priority by LAN. USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP. GA-945G-S3 Motherboard - 34 - Setup The system will boot, but access to Setup will be denied if the correct password is not entered ... a processor which supports this function. Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD. 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 CPU Hyper...
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...) function. (Default value) Disabled Disable CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function. CPU EIST Function (Note) Enabled Enable CPU EIST function. (Default value) Disabled Disable EIST function. BIOS Setup Disabled (Default value) Disables CPU Hyper Threading. Limit CPUID Max. Disabled Disables CPUID Limit for operating system with multi processors mode supported. Please note...
...) function. (Default value) Disabled Disable CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function. CPU EIST Function (Note) Enabled Enable CPU EIST function. (Default value) Disabled Disable EIST function. BIOS Setup Disabled (Default value) Disables CPU Hyper Threading. Limit CPUID Max. Disabled Disables CPUID Limit for operating system with multi processors mode supported. Please note...
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...Optimized Defaults On-Chip Primary PCI IDE Enabled Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port. Auto Combined BIOS will auto make by the setting "On-Chip SATA Mode" and "PATA IDE Set to use; 2 for SATA and the other for PATA....use up to 4 Non-Combined HDDs to ". If PATA IDE were set to 4 HDDs on the motherboard; 2 for SATA and the other for PATA. GA-945G-S3 Motherboard - 36 - Enhanced Set On-Chip SATA mode to Enhanced, the motherboard allows up to Ch. 1 Master/Slave, this function. USB Controller Enabled ...
...Optimized Defaults On-Chip Primary PCI IDE Enabled Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port. Auto Combined BIOS will auto make by the setting "On-Chip SATA Mode" and "PATA IDE Set to use; 2 for SATA and the other for PATA....use up to 4 Non-Combined HDDs to ". If PATA IDE were set to 4 HDDs on the motherboard; 2 for SATA and the other for PATA. GA-945G-S3 Motherboard - 36 - Enhanced Set On-Chip SATA mode to Enhanced, the motherboard allows up to Ch. 1 Master/Slave, this function. USB Controller Enabled ...
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...function if you are not using onboard USB 2.0 feature. Disable this function. (Default value) Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto 3F8/IRQ4 BIOS will scan all USB storage devices. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. USB Keyboard Support Enabled Disabled Enable USB keyboard support....Disable USB keyboard support. (Default value) USB Mouse Support Enabled Enable USB mouse support. Enabled Disabled Enable this function. Enabled BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. Onboard LAN Boot ROM This function decide whether to detect USB storage devices, including...
...function if you are not using onboard USB 2.0 feature. Disable this function. (Default value) Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto 3F8/IRQ4 BIOS will scan all USB storage devices. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. USB Keyboard Support Enabled Disabled Enable USB keyboard support....Disable USB keyboard support. (Default value) USB Mouse Support Enabled Enable USB mouse support. Enabled Disabled Enable this function. Enabled BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. Onboard LAN Boot ROM This function decide whether to detect USB storage devices, including...
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...Suspend Type S1(POS) Set ACPI suspend type to S1/POS(Power On Suspend). (Default value) S3(STR) Set ACPI suspend type to Power off instantly. (Default value) Delay 4 Sec. to S3/STR(Suspend To RAM). English 2-4 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award... Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN PME Event Wake Up Power On by Ring Resume by Alarm is pressed less than 4 sec. BIOS Setup Soft...
...Suspend Type S1(POS) Set ACPI suspend type to S1/POS(Power On Suspend). (Default value) S3(STR) Set ACPI suspend type to Power off instantly. (Default value) Delay 4 Sec. to S3/STR(Suspend To RAM). English 2-4 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award... Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN PME Event Wake Up Power On by Ring Resume by Alarm is pressed less than 4 sec. BIOS Setup Soft...